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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages.

USA115th CongressHR-1089| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (11)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the production of kombucha for consumption or sale from excise taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages. Kombucha is a beverage that: (1) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast; (2) contains not more than 1.25% of alcohol by volume; (3) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha; and (4) is derived from sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and not more than 20% other wholesome ingredients.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-389
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-389
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 115-97: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1.
  • S 115-389: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beveragesFood industry and servicesSales and excise taxes

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages.

USA115th CongressHR-1089| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the production of kombucha for consumption or sale from excise taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages. Kombucha is a beverage that: (1) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast; (2) contains not more than 1.25% of alcohol by volume; (3) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha; and (4) is derived from sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and not more than 20% other wholesome ingredients.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-389
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-389
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jared Polis

Jared Polis

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (11)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 115-97: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1.
  • S 115-389: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alcoholic beveragesFood industry and servicesSales and excise taxes