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HOUSE 1089115th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

KOMBUCHA

Last Action
2/15/2017

Actions

  • 2017-02-15Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2017-02-15Introduced in House
  • 2017-02-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2017-02-15 (00)

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

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt 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.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Scott Tipton (R-CO)
  • EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
  • GREG WALDEN (R-OR)
  • Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
  • Darren Soto (D-FL)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Scott Peters (D-CA)
  • GREGORY MEEKS (D-NY)
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
  • EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)
  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)

Subjects

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Food industry and services
  • Sales and excise taxes
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