IV 
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. 
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 
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 nation-
wide; 
Whereas, in 2018, American Craft Beer Week is celebrated 
from May 14 to May 20; 
Whereas small and independent brewers are a vibrant affir-
mation and expression of the entrepreneurial traditions of 
the United States— 
(1) operating as community-based small businesses; 
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(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 economi-
cally distressed areas; 
Whereas the United States has small and independent brew-
ers 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, proc-
essed, and distributed in the United States; 
Whereas the small and independent brewers of the United 
States support local manufacturing through their pur-
chase 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 
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sought-after new and unique styles ranging from amber 
lagers to American IPAs that— 
(1) contribute to a favorable balance of trade by re-
ducing 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 op-
portunities 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, wel-
fare, 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 
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(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 con-
tinued 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 brew-
ers of the United States for providing jobs, sup-
porting United States agriculture and manufac-
turing, improving the balance of trade, and edu-
cating the people of the United States and beer 
lovers around the world about the history and cul-
ture of beer while promoting the legal and respon-
sible consumption of beer. 
Æ 
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