Congressman Jim Gerlach Visits Iron Hill Brewery
Congressman visits small brewery which he hopes can create jobs with help from Small BREW Bill.Read More
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Small Brewer Statement on the Importance of an Independent Three-Tier Beer Distribution System
The Brewers Association's board of directors approved a Position Statement on the Importance of an Independent Three-Tier Beer Distribution System. Read More
Federal Small Brewer Excise Tax Bill Introduced in Senate
On Wednesday, March 9, legislation seeking to enact a graduated beer excise tax rate of $3.50 and $16.00 for America's small brewers was introduced by U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). Joining Senators Kerry and CrapRead More
Sen. Charles Schumer Pledges Support of Small Brewer Bill; Tours Craft Breweries
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is joining more than 20 bipartisan colleagues to introduce legislation that will cut the excise tax on small breweries in half, helping small brewers, hire new employees, and revitalize downtown communitieRead More
12 Hours on Capitol Hill
Small Brewers Make a Focused Push on HR 4278. Fourteen small brewery members pay visits to lawmakers in Washington DC.Read More
The 2010 Elections: What Happened on November 2nd and What it Means for Small Brewers
As power in Washington swings like a pendulum, it is important for the Brewers Association to assess what the recent mid-term elections will mean for the small businesses the Association exists to protect. Here's a recap of what the shakeup might meanRead More
Election Results: I-1100 Voted Down; Prop 26 Passes
Washington and California brewers guilds claim victory in election initiatives that would affect their small business constituents.Read More
Representative Ruppersberger (MD), Latest Co-sponsor on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger recently signed on in support of HR 4278. Total number of sponsors for the Bill sits at 109.Read More
Representative Kildee (MI) Latest Co-sponsor on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Congressman Dale Kildee of Michigan recently signed on in support of HR 4278. Total number of sponsors for the Bill sits at 109.Read More
Representative Roskam (IL) Latest Co-sponsor on Small Brewer Excise Tax Reduction Legislation
Congressman Peter Roskam of Illinois recently signed on in support of HR 4278. Total number of sponsors for the Bill sits at 109.Read More
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Pete Johnson
State & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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