Bills · HR 4613
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4613Taxation
Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses fairness and consistency in the tax system for alcoholic beverages. Currently, mead, despite often having similar alcohol content to some wines, can be subject to different tax rates due to classification differences. This bill aims to modernize the tax code to reflect the reality of the beverage market, potentially lowering the tax burden for mead producers and putting them on a more even playing field with wine producers.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to increased production or more competitive pricing for mead, as producers would face a more favorable tax structure. If it doesn't pass, the existing tax distinctions between mead and low-alcohol wines would remain, potentially continuing a perceived inequity for mead producers and possibly limiting the growth or affordability of mead products in the market.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends Section 5041(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
This provision targets the specific part of federal tax law that classifies and taxes wines, making it the core mechanism for change.
PROVISION 02
Removes the tax differentiation between mead and low alcohol by volume wine.
This ensures that mead meeting specific criteria will be taxed in the same category as low-alcohol wines, aiming for tax fairness.
PROVISION 03
Redefines 'low alcohol by volume wine' for tax purposes to include specific characteristics: less than 0.64 grams of carbon dioxide per 100 milliliters and less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume.
This new definition provides clear criteria for which beverages qualify for the specific tax treatment, effectively bringing certain meads under this lower tax classification.
PROVISION 04
The changes will apply to wine removed from production facilities after December 31, 2025.
This sets a clear effective date for when the new tax rules would begin to apply, allowing producers to prepare for the change.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 22
Introduced in House
JUL 22
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4613
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
House BillHR 4613Taxation
Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
10
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