Latest Government Affairs News and Updates
Co-Chair of the Small Brewers Caucus Meets with WA Brewers
Last week, members of the brewing community in the South Puget Sound region of Washington attended a Brewers Association event with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland at Well 80 Brewhouse in Olympia. Read More
USMCA Trade Agreement Not Renewed, Negotiations Continue
Although the U.S. has not renewed the USMCA for another 16 years, annual reviews and trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico will continue.Read More
BA Urges USTR To Avoid New Section 301 Tariffs
The proposed tariffs would increase costs on a range of unique foreign brewing inputs that are not always available from domestic sources.Read More
BA Joins Push to Rein In Swipe Fees Squeezing Breweries
Since 2014, credit card swipe fees have more than tripled, outpacing inflation twofold.Read More
Beer, Bacon, and Baseball: BA Strengthens Federal Advocacy Ties
Beer, Bacon, and Baseball: BA Strengthens Federal Advocacy Ties
The BA co-hosted a reception alongside the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) ahead of the Congressional Baseball Game.Read More
Brewers Association in Congress
The Brewers Association is in regular contact with members of Congress and their staff on issues and legislation of importance to the brewing industry, ranging from tax to trade to other pressing issues.
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The Brews to Barns Act would create a federal tax credit to reward breweries that donate spent grain to farmers, helping offset excise tax costs while turning a brewing byproduct into a valuable resource.
Modernize outdated beer tax and regulatory rules so brewers face fewer compliance burdens, clearer guidance, and fairer treatment, allowing you to focus more on running and growing your business.
The Credit Card Competition Act would increase competition among credit card networks to help lower the fees brewers pay on card transactions, putting more of each sale back into your business.
Congressional Caucuses
The House and Senate Small Brewers Caucuses give members of Congress and their staffs a forum to discuss issues affecting small brewers and explore ways to strengthen these businesses in local economies. Learn More.
Administration and Federal Agencies
Alcohol And Tobacco Tax And Trade Bureau
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is the primary regulator of brewers. The Brewers Association regularly engages with TTB to ensure regulations support, rather than hinder, our members’ success.
Tariffs
Though our members are American manufacturers, they still feel the impact of tariffs — from rising aluminum and steel costs to potential disruptions in the North American barley supply chain.
State Legislative Affairs
Though our members are American manufacturers, they still feel the impact of tariffs — from rising aluminum and steel costs to potential disruptions in the North American barley supply chain.
Looking for a State Guild?
State brewers guilds work with the Brewers Association to represent the interests of brewers in their states. Click here to learn more about the organizations in your state! Learn More
Connect With Elected Officials
The Brewers Association needs active, engaged members to make progress on its government affairs agenda. From time-to-time we put out calls to action, leverage easy-to-use software to allow members connect with their elected officials, whether federal or state. You can find our latest calls to action here.
The Brewers Association PAC
The Brewers Association political action committee (PAC) allows individuals to donate money to promote causes that interest them. The Brewers Association PAC seeks to promote and protect the interests of our members via donations and making targeted donations to help the re-election of lawmakers who have championed our industry.
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