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Government Shutdown Now in Effect: What Brewers Should Know

Government Shutdown Now in Effect: What Brewers Should Know

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has officially entered a shutdown after funding lapsed. With no continuing resolution or full-year appropriations in place, many non-essential federal operations are now suspended or operating under severe constraints. The brewing industry …Read More

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Recap

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Recap

The Brewers Association (BA) is dedicated to promoting policy changes at the state level for the benefit of small and independent brewers. Our priority topics range from wider access to market through self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping, to creating a level …Read More

The BA Submits Comments on TTB Proposed Rulemaking

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

New Tariffs Began August 7

New Tariffs Began August 7

New tariffs went into effect on August 7. Products that fall under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are excluded from tariffs, including Canadian-grown barley malt and hops. Read More

Can Ends and Lids Added to Section 232 Aluminum Derivatives List

Can Ends and Lids Added to Section 232 Aluminum Derivatives List

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently added can ends and lids to the Section 232 list of aluminum derivatives. These tariffs and quota-based restrictions have since affected a wide range of products used by brewers, including beverage cans, can sheet, …Read More

Brewers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Beverage Alcohol from Proposed Labeling Rule

Brewers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Beverage Alcohol from Proposed Labeling Rule

In January, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule to require front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels on foods that must bear a Nutrition Facts label. Most beverages produced at breweries fall under the jurisdiction of the Alcohol and Tobacco …Read More

BA Testifies at Hearing on Proposed OSHA Heat Standard

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

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

States Brace for Federal Cuts

States Brace for Federal Cuts

President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” combined with other federal changes are having an impact on state bottom lines, leading to states likely exploring ways to backfill those funds. The BA is asking brewers to be vigilant, as we anticipate …Read More

“One Big Beautiful Bill” Provides Benefits for Brewers

“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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