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H.R. 2772 117th Congress House

SWEET Act

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on sugary drinks, to dedicate the revenues from such tax to the prevention, treatment, and r… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on sugary drinks, to dedicate the revenues from such tax to the prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in disproportionately impacted populations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 22, 2021 Introduced by: Rosa L. DeLauro Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Taxation Digestive and metabolic diseasesFood industry and servicesGovernment trust fundsHealth programs administration and funding
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Health promotion and preventive careInflation and pricesNutrition and dietResearch administration and fundingSales and excise taxes
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 22, 2021
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 Latest action April 22, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sugary Drinks Tax Act of 2021 or the SWEET Act

This bill imposes an excise tax on the sale or transfer of any specified sugary drink product. The bill defines specified sugary drink product as any liquid intended for human consumption that contains a caloric sweetener (i.e., monosaccharides, disaccharides, and high-fructose corn syrup), with specified exceptions. The bill provides for the transfer of revenues from the tax for the benefit of the School Breakfast Program.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2772: SWEET Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2772/
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"H.R. 2772: SWEET Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2772/.
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H.R. 2772, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2772/.
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