Learn about the latest developments across the state and federal government affairs arena from the Brewers Association’s Government Affairs team.
Brewers Association Supports Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
Brewers Association Supports Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
The Brewers Association supports the reintroduction of legislation to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act.Read More
Trump Administration Prepares to Levy Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
Trump Administration Prepares to Levy Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
On Saturday, February 1, President Trump announced that he would be imposing 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on all goods from China.Read More
FDA Proposes Front-of-Packaging Labeling Mandate
This mandate covers fermented sugar hard seltzer products, as well as wines below 7% alcohol by volume, which includes most hard ciders.Read More
2024 Government Affairs Year In Review
A 2024 year in review of the Brewers Association’s major government affairs initiatives, including work on self-distribution and franchise reform.Read More
TTB Proposes Sweeping New Regulations Mandating Alcohol Content, Allergen, and Nutritional Information on Labels
On Friday, January 17, 2025, the TTB will publish two important Notices of Proposed Rulemaking proposing changes for the labeling of alcohol beverages, including beer and malt beverages.Read More
Learn about opportunities and movements on the legislative and other fronts as it pertains to the beverage alcohol industry from the craft brewing industry’s top legal counsel, Marc Sorini.
Federal Court Restores Balance to Missouri’s Franchise Law
Missouri small suppliers get a favorable franchise law court decision in Major Brands v. Mast-Jägermeister case.Read More
Court Supports Expanded Self-Distribution Abilities
An Iowa court decision on expanded direct sales to retailers could pave the way for greater self-distribution by suppliers.Read More
Intoxicating Hemp Beverages – A Legal Primer
Marc Sorini explains where “intoxicating hemp beverages” currently fit in the U.S. regulatory structure and what brewers need to know.Read More
Federal Antitrust Regulators Publish Revised Merger Guidelines
Federal Antitrust Regulators Publish Revised Merger Guidelines
Federal regulators have published a final version of their Merger Guidelines aimed at protecting fair competition in the U.S. economy.Read More
Brewers Association Submits Comments on Revised Federal Merger Guidelines
Brewers Association Submits Comments on Revised Federal Merger Guidelines
On September 18 the BA submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission concerning the agency’s revised draft Merger Guidelines.Read More