Trade Policy Statement for EU, Mexico, and Canada On behalf of our nation’s growing community of more than 1,700 craft spirits producers, the American Craft Spirits Association remains hopeful that the Administration will work with the E.U., Canada, Mexico, and other markets to ensure all American businesses, including craft...
Advocacy
Spirits Industry Letter to Senator McConnell Regarding Retaliatory Tariffs
The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Leader McConnell: On behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council, the Kentucky Distillers Association, the American Craft Spirits Association, and the President’s Forum, thank you for your efforts to address our serious concerns that...
Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
The focal point of ACSA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill is the reduction of the Federal Excise Tax. Currently, the reduction is due to expire on December 31, 2019. Here are the related bills with the current status of cosponsors: H.R. 747 – Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of...
2018 Public Policy Conference
Dear Distillers and Supporters of the Spirits Sector, The American Craft Spirits Association and the Distilled Spirits Council invite you to attend our Public Policy Conference May 14-16, 2018, in Washington, DC, where members of the distilled spirits sector will meet with lawmakers and advocate in support of critically important issues. Distillers of...
National Call the Congress Day on Nov. 1st to Reduce the FET
Tax reform is making headlines. ACSA’s Legislative Affairs Committee is feverishly working to reduce the burdensome Federal Excise Tax (FET) on your behalf. NOW is your time to join us and act. FET reform must be a part of the House and Senate tax bill language. Our legislation, H.R.747...
Use of Social Media in the Advertising of Alcohol Beverages
Use of Social Media in the Advertising of Alcohol Beverages
2017 ACSA Legislative FLY-IN
Craft Distillers Head to the Hill By Jeff Cioletti Federal excise tax relief has moved a bit closer to reality, thanks to the efforts of nearly 50 craft spirits professionals who converged on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. Distillers and industry...
Distillery Excise Tax Reform Act of 2015 (s1444-114)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax regarding the taxation of distilled spirits.Sponsored by: Sen Gary C. PetersChamber: Senate; Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; Last Updated: 2015-05-21 Discuss in the forums Bill HistoryActiveVetoedEnactedAwaiting SignatureRead the BillCongressGovtrackOpen CongressRelated Billshr1172-114hr2520-114s1562-114
