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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 884 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 884

 Expressing appreciation of the goals of American Craft Beer Week and 
   commending the small and independent craft brewers of the United 
                                States.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 9, 2018

   Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. McHenry, Mr. Neal, and Mr. Kelly of 
Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Expressing appreciation of the goals of American Craft Beer Week and 
   commending the small and independent craft brewers of the United 
                                States.

Whereas American Craft Beer Week is celebrated annually in breweries, brew pubs, 
        restaurants, and beer stores by craft brewers, home brewers, and beer 
        enthusiasts nationwide;
Whereas, in 2018, American Craft Beer Week is celebrated from May 14 to May 20;
Whereas small and independent brewers are a vibrant affirmation and expression 
        of the entrepreneurial traditions of the United States--

    (1) operating as community-based small businesses;

    (2) providing employment for more than 135,000 full- and part-time 
American workers;

    (3) generating annually more than $26,000,000,000 in economic impact; 
and

    (4) often leading to the redevelopment of economically distressed 
areas;

Whereas the United States has small and independent brewers in every State and 
        more than 6,000 craft breweries nationwide, each producing less than 
        6,000,000 barrels of beer annually;
Whereas, in 2017, 997 new breweries opened in the United States, creating jobs 
        and improving economic conditions in communities across the United 
        States;
Whereas, in 2017, small and independent breweries in the United States 
        sustainably produced more than 25,350,000 barrels of beer;
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States now export more 
        than 480,000 barrels of beer and are establishing new markets abroad, 
        which creates more domestic jobs to meet the growing international 
        demand for craft beer from the United States;
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States support the 
        United States agriculture industry by purchasing barley, malt, and hops 
        that are grown, processed, and distributed in the United States;
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States support local 
        manufacturing through their purchase of cans, bottles, and brewing 
        equipment;
Whereas the craft brewers of the United States produce more than 100 distinct 
        styles of flavorful beers, including many sought-after new and unique 
        styles ranging from amber lagers to American IPAs that--

    (1) contribute to a favorable balance of trade by reducing the 
dependence of the United States on imported beers;

    (2) support exports from the United States; and

    (3) promote tourism in the United States;

Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States strive to educate 
        the people of the United States who are of legal drinking age about the 
        differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and 
        other complex variables, the gastronomic qualities of beer, beer 
        history, and historical brewing traditions dating back to colonial times 
        and earlier;
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States champion the 
        message of responsible enjoyment to their customers and work within 
        their communities and the industry to prevent alcohol abuse and underage 
        drinking;
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States are frequently 
        involved in their local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, 
        and sponsorship opportunities including hospitals, humane societies, 
        disease research, and rescue squads;
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United States are fully vested 
        in the future success, health, welfare, and vitality of their 
        communities as local employers that--

    (1) provide a diverse array of quality and local jobs that will not be 
outsourced;

    (2) contribute to the local tax base; and

    (3) keep money in the United States by reinvesting in their businesses; 
and

Whereas increased Federal, State, and local support of the craft brewing 
        industry is important to fostering the continued growth of an industry 
        of the United States that creates jobs, greatly benefits local 
        economies, and brings international accolades to small businesses in the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) appreciates the goals of American Craft Beer Week, 
        established by the Brewers Association, which represents the 
        small and independent brewers of the United States;
            (2) recognizes the significant contributions of small and 
        independent brewers of the United States to the economy and to 
        the communities in which craft brewers are located; and
            (3) commends the small and independent brewers of the 
        United States for providing jobs, supporting United States 
        agriculture and manufacturing, improving the balance of trade, 
        and educating the people of the United States and beer lovers 
        around the world about the history and culture of beer while 
        promoting the legal and responsible consumption of beer.
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