Bill · H.R. 8631· House(119-HR-8631)
KOMBUCHA
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Andrea Salinas
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is exempt from specific excise taxes. Specifically, it would exempt these beverages from being taxed as wine or beer. The bill also exempts them from certain regulations under chapter 53. To qualify, the beverage must be fermented by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast and contain no more than 1.25 percent alcohol by volume.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill exempts low alcohol by volume kombucha from specific excise taxes applied to wine and beer.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill provides regulatory and tax relief specifically for producers of low alcohol by volume kombucha.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill reduces the tax and regulatory burden on manufacturers of low alcohol kombucha.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Exemption for Manufacturers: The bill would ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is not subject to tax as wine (Section 2(a)) or tax as beer (Section 2(b)). This prevents these specific beverages from being taxed under those categories.
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Regulatory Relief: The bill would ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is not subject to the provisions of subchapter F (Section 2(a)) or subchapter G (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Small Business Taxes+5Improves Economic Growth+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Farmers+2
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska