Government Affairs Updates - Brewers Association https://www.brewersassociation.org/category/government-affairs-updates/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:41:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 New Mexico Excise Tax Hike Vetoed https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/new-mexico-excise-tax-hike-vetoed/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173768 New Mexico Senate Bill 378, a bill that would have increased the excise tax on beer sold in the state, was vetoed by the Governor.

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]]> Comments Submitted on Performance Rights Organizations https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/comments-submitted-on-performance-rights-organizations/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173628 The Brewers Association has submitted comments highlighting the challenges and frustrations related to Performing Rights Organizations.

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]]> D.C. Update from the President & CEO https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/dc-update-from-the-president-and-ceo/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:45:06 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173639 I was in Washington D.C. again this week and want to provide three updates on what we're doing to support small and independent brewers.

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]]> Country-Specific Tariffs Lowered to 10% for 3 Months https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/country-specific-tariffs-lowered-to-10-for-3-months/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:50:51 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173620 Tariffs applied to imports from most U.S. trading partners were lowered to a standard 10% rate for 90 days, President Trump announced today.

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]]> TTB Extends Comment Period for Proposed Labeling Rules https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/ttb-extends-comment-period-for-proposed-labeling-rules/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:32:38 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173475 The TTB has extended the comment period on proposed labeling rules for alcohol facts and allergens by 120 days to August 15, 2025.

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