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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.

USA115th CongressS-389| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Finance 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

HR 115-1089
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1089
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 115-97: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1.
  • HR 115-1089: 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

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.

USA115th CongressS-389| Senate 
| 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

HR 115-1089
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1089
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Finance 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.
  • HR 115-1089: 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