Federal Regulatory Update
The federal government’s semiannual regulatory agenda highlights major rulemaking projects that could affect small and independent brewers.Read More
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Sysco Seeks to Purchase Restaurant Depot
Sysco recently made a bid to purchase the parent company of rival "cash-and-carry" restaurant wholesaler Restaurant Depot.Read More
New Forced-Labor Tariffs Could Hit Imported Hops, Malts, and Equipment
Brewers may see additional tariffs on imported goods, excluding aluminum, steel, and duty-free Canadian barley and barley malt.Read More
Federal Government Starts Tariff Refund Process, but for Brewers Many Questions Remain
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, and a refund process is now underway—but most brewers should expect limited direct relief. Here's what you need to know.Read More
U.S. Copyright Office Cites BA Comments on Music Licensing
The BA has long advocated for a more transparent and fair music licensing system and recently submitted comments to the Copyright Office.Read More
The BA Submits Comments on TTB Proposed Rulemaking
On August 15 the Brewers Association (BA) filed comments on two important Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) rule making projects. TTB Notice 237 would impose “alcohol facts” nutritional labeling on most beer that moves in interstate commerce …Read More
The BA Submits Comments on TTB Proposed Rulemaking
On August 15 the Brewers Association (BA) filed comments on two important Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) rule making projects.Read More
BA Testifies at Hearing on Proposed OSHA Heat Standard
On July 1, Brewers Association (BA) Vice President of Government Affairs Marc Sorini testified at a hearing on a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule on heat injuries and illnesses. The rule would impose a variety of safety …Read More
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Brewers Association now expects the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in August or September. Final content of the revised Guidelines remains unknown, but multiple reports suggest that they will …Read More
“One Big Beautiful Bill” Provides Benefits for Brewers
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has transfixed Washington observers over the past two months. A centerpiece of President Trump’s agenda, the bill, now signed into law, provides a number of benefits for brewers. Read More
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