Latest Government Affairs News and Updates
Credit Card Competition Act Returns in the 119th Congress
Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce the Credit Card Competition Act to help address credit card swipe fees and their impact on small businesses.Read More
2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Published
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have released the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based recommendations to promote health and well-being across the lifespan.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
BA Supports AGRITOURISM Act Introduced in the Senate
The bill aims to improve coordination among federal programs that support agritourism and rural businesses while strengthening connections between producers, hospitality based agricultural businesses, and USDA resources. For many small and independent breweries, agritourism plays a meaningful role in driving visitation, supporting local agriculture, and strengthening rural economies.Read More
2026 BA State Legislative Preview
The Brewers Association is gearing up for an active and consequential 2026 legislative season in statehouses across the country.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.
See All Federal Affairs Issues
The House and Senate Small Brewers Caucuses provide a forum for members of Congress and their staffs to discuss the issues important to small brewers while exploring what lawmakers can do to strengthen the growth and role of these small businesses in local economies across the country.
The USPS Shipping Equity Act has been re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis.
The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) has been introduced both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Find Your Congress Person
On any of the issues related to the brewing industry, you can call your Congressperson by calling 202-224-3121 or calling the Brewers Association for further guidance.
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
Position Statements
The Brewers Association board promulgates brief position statements on issues of importance to our members. These have addressed the three-tier system, alcohol content, the differentiation of beer and spirits, and a host of other subjects.
Make Your Voice Heard
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.
Get in Touch with Your Government Affairs Leaders
Marc Sorini
Vice President of Government Affairs
Sam DeWitt
State Government Affairs Director
Marc Preo
Special Projects Coordinator
Resource Hub