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KOMBUCHA

USA119th CongressHR-8631| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Adrian Smith (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to exempt low alcohol by volume kombucha from federal excise taxes and regulations typically applied to alcoholic beverages under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically amends sections related to wine and beer taxation to ensure that kombucha containing not more than 1.25 percent alcohol by volume is not subject to these taxes or associated regulatory provisions. The legislation defines "low alcohol by volume kombucha" as a beverage fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, sold as kombucha, and derived from fermentable sugars and plant materials such as tea or coffee. This exemption aims to alleviate the tax burden and regulatory complexities for manufacturers producing this specific type of beverage. The amendments are set to apply to calendar quarters beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1961
KOMBUCHA

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2124
KOMBUCHA

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6495
KOMBUCHA
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4457
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1961
    KOMBUCHA


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2124
    KOMBUCHA


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6495
    KOMBUCHA


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4457
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Related Bills

  • S 119-4457: KOMBUCHA

KOMBUCHA

USA119th CongressHR-8631| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill proposes to exempt low alcohol by volume kombucha from federal excise taxes and regulations typically applied to alcoholic beverages under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically amends sections related to wine and beer taxation to ensure that kombucha containing not more than 1.25 percent alcohol by volume is not subject to these taxes or associated regulatory provisions. The legislation defines "low alcohol by volume kombucha" as a beverage fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, sold as kombucha, and derived from fermentable sugars and plant materials such as tea or coffee. This exemption aims to alleviate the tax burden and regulatory complexities for manufacturers producing this specific type of beverage. The amendments are set to apply to calendar quarters beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1961
KOMBUCHA

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2124
KOMBUCHA

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6495
KOMBUCHA
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4457
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1961
    KOMBUCHA


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2124
    KOMBUCHA


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6495
    KOMBUCHA


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4457
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Adrian Smith (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-4457: KOMBUCHA
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted