H.R. 767 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Fair BEER Act
H.R. 767 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 5, 2015, sponsored by Steve Womack with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Fair Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act or the Fair BEER Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the excise tax on beer brewed or produced, and removed for consumption or sale, within the United States or imported into the United States. The revised tax ranges from $0 for an amount not exceeding 7,143 barrels to $18 per barrel on an amount exceeding 2 million barrels.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Womack (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 5, 2015)
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- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2015
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- H.R. 173: Death Tax Repeal Act
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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