Supporting the designation of "National Bourbon Heritage Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1498
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2024-09-24
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Latest action: action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-09-24
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of National Bourbon Heritage Month and recognizes bourbon as America’s Native Spirit.</p><p>The resolution also recognizes the contributions of Kentucky to the culture of the United States.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1498 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 24, 2024 Mr. McGarvey (for himself, Mr. Barr , and Mr. Comer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of National Bourbon Heritage Month .

Whereas bourbon is the only spirit distinctive to the United States, and Congress declared bourbon as America’s Native Spirit in 1964; Whereas Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon and the true home of America’s only native spirit; Whereas Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world’s supply of bourbon; Whereas Kentucky has 100 licensed distilleries operated by 84 companies in 42 counties; Whereas bourbon contributes over $9 billion and 23,000 jobs to Kentucky’s economy every year; Whereas Kentucky distilleries shipped over $500 million of products abroad in 2022, most of which was bourbon; Whereas bourbon production uses millions of bushels of corn and other grains grown by Kentucky farmers; Whereas bourbon is synonymous with Kentucky all over the world; Whereas Kentucky distillers play a critical role in promoting responsible consumption of their products and fighting against underage use, high-risk drinking, and impaired driving; Whereas the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year; and Whereas, during the month of September, the Federal Government, States, cities, and towns will celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Bourbon Heritage Month ; (2) recognizes bourbon as America’s Native Spirit and celebrates its place in American history and culture; and (3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the culture of the United States.