U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin cosponsored legislation that would promote continued job creation in breweries throughout Wisconsin and the country. The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, would cut taxes and modernize outdated regulations for craft brewers, cider makers, vintners and distillers.

"Our breweries are vital to our state's Made In Wisconsin economy and our heritage," said Senator Baldwin. "Wisconsin beer makers not only brew famous lagers, they create jobs and spur investment in communities throughout the state. I am proud to support legislation that will give Wisconsin businesses the ability to continue to thrive and hire more hardworking Wisconsinites."

The legislation builds on industry consensus and a number of popular proposals, including the Small BREW Act and the Fair BEER Act, both cosponsored by Senator Baldwin. The bill also builds on the Distillery Excise Tax Reform Act sponsored by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI); the CIDER Act sponsored by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY); the AGED Spirits Act sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY); and the Craft Beverage Bond Simplification Act, which was approved by the Finance Committee earlier this year. In addition, the legislation includes a variety of new proposals to reduce tax and regulatory burdens for each industry.

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