Modernize outdated federal alcohol taxes and regulations on kombucha companies in Oregon and nationwide.

Today, U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Adrian Smith (NE-03), alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), introduced the KOMBUCHA Act, which would modernize outdated federal alcohol taxes and regulations on kombucha companies in Oregon and nationwide.

Salinas announced support for legislation to update federal tax and regulatory rules affecting kombucha producers.

Reps. Salinas, Smith, Sen. Wyden Champion Legislation Supporting U.S. Kombucha Industry | Representative Andrea Salinas
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The KOMBUCHA Act would eliminate unintended tax and regulatory burdens by increasing the applicable alcohol-by-volume limit for kombucha from 0.5 percent to 1.25 percent.

The bill would raise the ABV threshold used for kombucha taxation and regulation.

Reps. Salinas, Smith, Sen. Wyden Champion Legislation Supporting U.S. Kombucha Industry | Representative Andrea Salinas
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Andrea Salinas's official House site says that on April 30, 2026 she, Rep. Adrian Smith, and Sen. Ron Wyden introduced the KOMBUCHA Act, which would modernize outdated federal alcohol taxes and regulations on kombucha companies in Oregon and nationwide.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): This is a concrete legislative step toward the claim, but it is not enactment or regulatory change. I found no later official action in the 30-day lookback window, so the promise remains only partially advanced.

partial later_term A for effort

Reps. Salinas, Smith, Sen. Wyden Champion Legislation Supporting U.S. Kombucha Industry | Representative Andrea Salinas
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Last Action Date Listed April 30, 2026 Action Ms. Salinas (for herself and Mr. Smith of Nebraska) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official GovInfo metadata shows Salinas introduced the KOMBUCHA Act and that the listed action remained referral to Ways and Means, not enactment or implemented regulatory/tax change.

unresolved later_term A for effort

H.R. 8631 (IH) - Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act - BILLS-119hr8631ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, low alcohol by volume kombucha shall not be subject to-- ``(i) tax as wine, or ``(ii) the provisions of subchapter F.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official bill text is directly responsive to the promise because it would change federal alcohol tax and regulatory treatment for low-alcohol kombucha, but the text is only an introduced bill.

unresolved later_term A for effort

H.R. 8631 Introduced in House (IH) - GovInfo bill text
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Under federal law, if the alcohol content of kombucha is 0.5% or more alcohol by volume, at any time during production, when bottled, or at any time after bottling, the kombucha is an alcohol beverage and is subject to TTB regulations.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): TTB guidance continues to state the existing 0.5% alcohol threshold and regulatory treatment for kombucha, indicating the promised modernization has not been implemented administratively.

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Kombucha | TTB: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
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Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Adds the official Senate companion record to the existing House evidence. It documents introduction and committee referral, not enactment. No concrete development was found for October 17–19, 2026. The promise remains unresolved; Salinas's previously documented introduction independently establishes effort.

unresolved later_term A for effort

S. 4457 (IS) - Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act - BILLS-119s4457is | Content Details | GovInfo
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