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KOMBUCHA
5/13/2026, 3:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8631
The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8631
Bill HR 8631 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8631 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8631's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 30, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8631
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8631
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8631
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.
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.
Comments

Owen Stout
1,059
4 months ago
This bill is really going to mess things up for me. I can't believe they're trying to regulate something as harmless as KOMBUCHA. It's just not fair.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8631
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