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Exempting Low-Alcohol Kombucha from Federal Excise Taxes and Alcohol Regulations.

This act removes federal excise taxes and strict alcohol regulations applied to kombucha containing up to 1.25% alcohol by volume. This change reduces regulatory burdens and production costs for manufacturers. For citizens, this could lead to lower prices and wider availability of this popular health drink.
Key points
Kombucha containing up to 1.25% alcohol is no longer taxed as wine or beer under federal excise tax law.
Manufacturers of this low-alcohol kombucha are exempt from complex federal regulations governing alcoholic beverage production (Chapter 53 of the Internal Revenue Code).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3365
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

KOMBUCHA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3365.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Kombucha containing up to 1.25% alcohol is no longer taxed as wine or beer under federal excise tax law.
  • Manufacturers of this low-alcohol kombucha are exempt from complex federal regulations governing alcoholic beverage production (Chapter 53 of the Internal Revenue Code).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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