Washington, April 30 -- Congresswoman Andrea Salinas issued the following press release:
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and Adrian Smith (NE-03), alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), introduced the KOMBUCHA Act, which would modernize outdated federal alcohol taxes and regulations on kombucha companies in Oregon and nationwide.
"Kombucha isn't comparable to traditional alcoholic beverages like beer, and taxing it as if it were doesn't make sense," said Rep. Salinas. "We need to modernize the tax code so this industry isn't unfairly burdened. Our KOMBUCHA Act will level the playing field and unlock new opportunities for local businesses in Oregon."
"A serving of kombucha contains about as much alcohol as an overripe bana...