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Distilled Spirits Council Welcomes Introduction of USMCA Implementing Bill
Urges Congress to Pass USMCA without Delay WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today welcomed the introduction of legislation, H.R. 5430, to implement the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “The U.S. spirits industry and its consumers benefit from free and fair trade agreements. We […]
Read MoreUSDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council of the United States $511,386 to Promote American Spirits Exports
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it was granted $511,386 through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote American spirits exports in 2020, an increase of nearly 15 percent over 2019 funding levels. “This continued increase in USDA funding is a clear recognition […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds New USMCA Agreement
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today applauded the signing of an agreement to move forward with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The signing follows an agreement reached earlier today between the Trump Administration and Democratic congressional leadership. “The USMCA reaffirms tariff-free trade with two of […]
Read MoreDecember 5 Day of Action Planned to Urge Congressional Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Before Year-End Deadline
Leaders in the beverage alcohol sector are urging industry advocates across the nation to participate in a national Day of Action on December 5 by contacting their members of Congress to urge passage of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S.362/H.R. 1175 (CBMTRA). “With less than four weeks remaining before the current tax […]
Read MoreIncluding Spirits in NY Bottle Bill Will Cost Businesses, Consumers
WASHINGTON – A recent study released by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation suggests expanding the NY bottle bill to include wine and liquor, but the study’s own research shows the move would impact approximately 4,500 businesses. Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) Vice President of State Government Relations Jay Hibbard released the following […]
Read MoreDISCUS Launches Job Board to Serve as Talent Pipeline for Spirits Industry
Top US Spirits Industry Advocate to Match Qualified Job Seekers with Employment Opportunities in Sector WASHINGTON — In an effort to bolster the spirits industry’s workforce, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today launched the DISCUS Job Board. The DISCUS Job Board will connect qualified job seekers with exciting and diverse employment […]
Read MoreCongressional Support for Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Hits New Milestone
Congressional Support for Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Hits New Milestone New Record of Co-Sponsors Follows Industry “Day of Action” WASHINGTON – Support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (S.362/H.R. 1175) has reached an all-time high with 315 cosponsors in the United States House of Representatives and 73 in the […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council of the United States Launches Health Care Program to Address Craft Member Health Coverage Needs
DISCUS Offers Association Health Plan for Employers in Select States ANN ARBOR, MICH. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it will offer an association health plan to its members, extending affordable health care to craft member spirits distillers in approved states. In states where the association health plan is […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Testifies at Senate Hearing on Importance of Spirits Outlet Expansion in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. – David Wojnar, vice president of state government relations for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), testified today at a Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing that an increase in spirits outlets will result in convenience for consumers and increased revenue for the commonwealth. “Pennsylvania drastically lags behind other control states in the number of spirits […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Celebrates 85th Anniversary of Code of Responsible Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today marked the 85th anniversary of the Code of Responsible Practices , a set of voluntary advertising and marketing guidelines first adopted by the spirits industry within months of the repeal of Prohibition. “Eighty-five years ago, leaders in the spirits industry showed a great sense of duty […]
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