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Alcohol and Drug Abuse ALC

Issues related to state-based regulation of alcohol. Issues related to funding and oversight of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Issues related to regulation and enforcement of alcohol. H.R. 7105, the STOP Underage Drinking Act. Comments submitted and issues related to President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. H.R. 6854, the Duty Drawback Clarification Act. Issues related to the differentiation between beer, wine and liquor.

Contacted: Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB)

Bills named: H.R. 7105 (117th), H.R. 6854 (117th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

H.R. 1346/S. 477-The Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021: issues related to tax relief for the food and beverage industry and unmerchantable inventory due to COVID-19. Issues related to LIFO accounting. S. 617/H.R. 1712- Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021. Issues related to permanent estate tax relief. S. 480/H.R. 1381-The Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Issues related to the permanence of the 20% deduction for S. Corporations. Section 179 business expensing; bonus depreciation allowances. S. 85/H.R.613 - SALT Deductibility Act; issues related to the ability of pass through businesses to fully deduct state and local taxes. Issues related to the ability to use stepped-up basis. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act: issues related to Section 199A deduction, Section 199A trust deduction levels, GRATS, stepped-up basis, capital gains rate, estate tax exemption levels, Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), deduction levels of Qualified Business Income, individual tax rate, corporate tax rate, 3% surtax on income above $5 million, maintenance of grantor trusts.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE

Bills named: S. 617 (117th), H.R. 1346 (117th), S. 477 (117th), H.R. 613 (117th), S. 480 (117th), H.R. 1381 (117th), H.R. 5376 (117th), S. 85 (117th), H.R. 1712 (117th)

Retirement RET

Issues related to multi-employer pension plans. H.R. 409-Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021. S. 547-Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021. Issues related to Special Financial Assistance for Troubled Multiemployer Pension Plans.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 409 (117th), S. 547 (117th)

Transportation TRA

Issues related to Commercial Drivers License (CDL) process application; shortage of CDL drivers; FMCSA pilot program for 18-21 year old CDL interstate drivers. Issues related to natural gas vehicles and tax credits. Support for research of the effects of all forms of impaired driving and roadside detection mechanisms that measure impairment. S. 659/H.R. 1745-The DRIVE Safe Act. Issues related to Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Rule. Issues related to remedies to supply chain disruptions and transportation efficiencies.

Contacted: SENATE; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; President of the U.S.

Bills named: S. 659 (117th), H.R. 1745 (117th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Issues related to TTB funding and trade practice education and enforcement.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Postal POS

H.R. 3287/S. 1663, the United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act; issues related to alcohol shipping and delivery. H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022; issues related to alcohol shipping and delivery.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 1663 (117th), H.R. 3287 (117th), H.R. 3076 (117th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Antitrust issues related to Congressional oversight of industry consolidation. Issues related to temporary and targeted relief from exposure to unwarranted pandemic related litigation. Issues related to antitrust enforcement provisions of the Robinson-Patman Act. Issues related to OSHA ETS on COVID-19 vaccine. Issues related to proposed overtime exemptions.

Contacted: SENATE; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); White House Office

Beverage Industry BEV

Issues related to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and trade practice education and enforcement and Congressional oversight.

Contacted: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Constitution CON

Support for the ability of the states to regulate alcohol effectively as outlined in the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Issues related to federal oversight of marijuana regulation. H.R. 3617, the MORE Act. H.R.3105, Common Sense Cannabis Reform for Veterans, Small Businesses, and Medical Professionals Act. Issues related to the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act discussion draft.

Contacted: SENATE; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 3105 (117th), H.R. 3617 (117th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Issues related to tariffs on aluminum imports and the beverage industry.

Contacted: SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Banking BAN

Issues related to H.R. 1996/S. 910-SAFE Banking Act of 2021.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; President of the U.S.

Bills named: S. 910 (117th), H.R. 1996 (117th)

Agriculture AGR

Issues related to the legal status and regulation of cannabis, including industrial hemp and its derivative products.

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); SENATE; Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

H.R. 841, the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021. Issues related to supply chain disruptions in the beer industry.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Bills named: H.R. 841 (117th)