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The Brewers Association strives to keep breweries informed about the government agencies, policies and current issues affecting the craft beer industry. Learn more about how you can get involved and stay abreast of the ways local, state and federal governments can impact your brewery.

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2023 Government Affairs Update

Craft Brewers Conference 2023Nashville, TennesseeSpeaker(s): Katie Marisic, Marc Sorini

In this seminar with Brewers Association Senior Director of Federal Affairs Katie Marisic and General Counsel Marc Sorini, take a deep dive into state, federal, and regulatory affairs issues and understand how those issues impact small and independent breweries. Whether …Read More

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House and Senate Introduce Research and Development Legislation to Spur Innovation

The Brewers Association supports legislation that will give breweries the ability to deduct their R&D activity related expenditures in the tax year they are incurred.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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2022 Legal & Government Affairs Update

Craft Brewers Conference 2022Minneapolis, MinnesotaSpeaker(s): Katie Marisic, Marc Sorini

Join Marc Sorini and Katie Marisic for an overview of significant legal and government affairs developments relevant to craft brewers.Read More

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Federal Affairs Playlist: Pandemic Relief Programs

Review these key resources to ensure you are up-to-date on federal programs currently available to help your brewery.Read More

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Membership Team Lead

Sarah Billiu is the Membership Manager at the Brewers Association. She joined the Brewers Association team after obtaining a Master of Science in Information. A Certified Cicerone and University of Michigan Alum, Sarah enjoys great beer and pretending to care about Michigan football. During football season, you will likely find her paddle boarding, dog walking, or enjoying a local brew (if there is no football involved, of course).

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