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H.R. 1918 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2013

H.R. 1918 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 9, 2013, sponsored by Tom Latham with 113 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 9, 2013
Co-sponsors
113
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reduce from $18 to $9 (the pre-1991 level) the per-barrel tax on beer; and (2) further reduce the rate of such tax on brewers who produce not more than 2 million barrels of beer during the calendar year.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Latham (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 54 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 9, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 9, 2013)

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