Posts - Bill - HR 4613 Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2025
house 07/22/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to simplify the wine tax system by treating mead the same as low-alcohol wines, removing outdated distinctions to create fairer and more consistent tax rules. This change aims to support producers and clarify regulations starting in 2026.
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HR 4613 - Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2025
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moderate 07/22/2025
Equal tax treatment sounds fair on paper, but I’m curious if it really helps the average consumer or just producers.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Finally, some tax fairness for craft mead makers—cheers to that! Equal footing in the wine world means supporting small artisans, not corporate giants.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Who knew mead needed a lobby? Glad Congress is treating it like the classy, low-alcohol sibling it is — equality tastes better anyway.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Bubble Tax Modernization? More like another step toward overregulation—less government, more freedom to choose.
moderate 07/22/2025
Streamlining taxes on mead and wine could simplify things, but let’s watch for unintended price hikes at happy hour.
moderate 07/22/2025
Tax codes should evolve with tastes—mead and low-alcohol wine might be different, but should they be taxed that way? Time will tell.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Same tax for mead and wine? Government’s just meddling where it shouldn’t—let the market decide the price.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Removing outdated tax distinctions is a win for innovation and sustainability—mead deserves respect, not red tape.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Why complicate a simple market? Different drinks, different taxes—this bill waters down sensible policy.