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KOMBUCHA
1/5/2024, 8:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 3365
Bill 118 s 3365, also known as the KOMBUCHA Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to regulate the production and sale of kombucha, a fermented tea beverage that has gained popularity in recent years for its health benefits.
The KOMBUCHA Act seeks to establish clear guidelines for the labeling and production of kombucha to ensure consumer safety and product quality. The bill would require kombucha producers to adhere to specific standards for ingredients, fermentation processes, and labeling practices.
Additionally, the KOMBUCHA Act would exempt kombucha producers from certain alcohol regulations that currently apply to fermented beverages. This exemption would allow kombucha producers to continue selling their products without facing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Overall, the KOMBUCHA Act aims to promote the growth of the kombucha industry while ensuring that consumers have access to safe and high-quality products. The bill is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
The KOMBUCHA Act seeks to establish clear guidelines for the labeling and production of kombucha to ensure consumer safety and product quality. The bill would require kombucha producers to adhere to specific standards for ingredients, fermentation processes, and labeling practices.
Additionally, the KOMBUCHA Act would exempt kombucha producers from certain alcohol regulations that currently apply to fermented beverages. This exemption would allow kombucha producers to continue selling their products without facing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Overall, the KOMBUCHA Act aims to promote the growth of the kombucha industry while ensuring that consumers have access to safe and high-quality products. The bill is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of S 3365
Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA
This bill exempts low alcohol by volume kombucha from the excise tax on wine and beer and related regulations. Kombucha is a fermented tea with a low alcohol content.
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Current Status of Bill S 3365
Bill S 3365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2023. Bill S 3365 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 30, 2023. Bill S 3365's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3365
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3365
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3365
KOMBUCHA
KOMBUCHA
Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and any regulations under chapter 53 of such Code which are imposed on alcoholic beverages.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3365
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