Press Releases

Today, the Beer Institute announced House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer Institute recognized Neal for his leadership on the Ways and Means Committee, which was essential to providing long-term tax relief for brewers and beer importers through permanency of the tax provisions in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act.

Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer Institute recognized Wyden for his leadership in the Senate that was critical in providing long-term tax relief for brewers and beer importers through permanency of the tax provisions in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which he sponsored with Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO).

Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer Institute recognized Kind for his leadership in the House that was critical in providing long-term tax relief for brewers and beer importers through permanency of the tax provisions in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which he sponsored with Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA).

Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer Institute recognized Kelly for his leadership in the House that paved the way to providing long-term tax relief for brewers and beer importers through permanency of the tax provisions in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which he sponsored with Representative Ron Kind (D-WI).

WASHINGTON – Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer Institute recognized Schumer for his leadership in the Senate. Last year he helped ensure long-term tax relief for all U.S. brewers and beer importers through permanency of the tax provisions in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which he cosponsored.

WASHINGTON – Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.

Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions.” The Beer Institute recognized Cuellar for his leadership in Congress to ensure the Dietary Guidelines for Americans continue to base its recommendations on the preponderance of scientific evidence.

Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer institute recognized him for his leadership in the Senate that paved the way to providing long-term tax relief for brewers and beer importers through permanency of the tax provisions in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, which he sponsored with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR).

Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Darin LaHood (R-IL) as one of its “2021 Beer Champions” for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers. The Beer Institute recognized LaHood for his leadership in the House to provide tax relief for the hospitality sector through his bill, the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021.

Today, the Beer Institute named twelve members of the United States Congress as its “2021 Beer Champions” for their leadership in supporting federal policies that aid U.S. brewers, beer importers and beer industry suppliers. The Beer Institute recognized them for securing permanent excise tax relief, championing efforts for tax relief for products that spoiled due to closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensuring the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans reflect a preponderance of the scientific evidence.