HR 1961 116th Congress House Taxation Alcoholic beverages Food industry and services Sales and excise taxes

KOMBUCHA

Introduced: April 29, 2019 See on congress.gov

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Mar 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Mar 28, 2019

Introduced in House

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Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA

This bill exempts the production of kombucha for consumption or sale from excise taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages. Kombucha is a beverage that (1) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast; (2) contains not more than 1.25% of alcohol by volume; (3) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha; and (4) is derived from sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and not more than 20% other wholesome ingredients.

What's happening now March 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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