H.R. 836 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009
H.R. 836 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 3, 2009, sponsored by Earl Pomeroy with 245 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 245
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reduce from $18 to $9 ( the pre-1991 level) the per-barrel tax on beer; and (2) allow a further reduction in such tax for brewers who produce not more than 2 million barrels annually.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Pomeroy (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 111 Democrats, 134 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 3, 2009)
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