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Extension of Alcohol Tax Relief for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

This bill extends the temporary increase in the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands until 2032. This means local governments in these territories will continue to receive higher alcohol tax revenues, potentially supporting their budgets and public services.
Key points
Extends the increased cover over of distilled spirits taxes for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands until January 1, 2032.
The change applies to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2021.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1986
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1986.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the increased cover over of distilled spirits taxes for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands until January 1, 2032.
  • The change applies to distilled spirits brought into the United States after December 31, 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

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 2025-12-23.

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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