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H.R. 836 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009

H.R. 836 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 3, 2009, sponsored by Earl Pomeroy with 245 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 3, 2009
Co-sponsors
245
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reduce from $18 to $9 ( the pre-1991 level) the per-barrel tax on beer; and (2) allow a further reduction in such tax for brewers who produce not more than 2 million barrels annually.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Earl Pomeroy (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 111 Democrats, 134 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 3, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 3, 2009)

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