(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the establishment of American Craft Beer Week (May 15-21, 2006). Commends American craft brewers.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 753 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 753
Commending American craft brewers.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 4, 2006
Mr. Boehlert (for himself and Mr. DeFazio) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Commending American craft brewers.
Whereas American craft brewers are a vibrant affirmation and expression of
American entrepreneurial traditions, operating as community-based small
businesses and providing employment for more than 33,000 workers;
Whereas the United States has craft brewers in every State and more than 1,300
craft brewers nationwide;
Whereas American craft brewers support American agriculture by purchasing
barley, malt, and hops grown, processed, and distributed in the United
States;
Whereas American craft brewers promote the Nation's spirit of independence
through a renaissance in hand-crafted beers like those first brought to
colonial shores by European settlers and produced here by the Nation's
founding fathers, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, for
the enjoyment of the citizenry;
Whereas American craft brewers strive to educate legal drinking-age Americans
about the differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content,
body, and other complex variables, as well as historic brewing
traditions, beer history, and gastronomic qualities of beer;
Whereas American craft brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to
their customers and work within their communities to prevent alcohol
abuse and underage drinking;
Whereas American craft brewers produce more than 100 distinct styles of
flavorful beers, the quality and diversity of which have made the United
States the envy of every beer-drinking nation in the world, thereby
contributing to balanced trade by reducing American dependence on
imported beers, supporting American exports, and promoting United States
tourism;
Whereas American craft brewers are vested in the future, health, and welfare of
their communities as employers providing a diverse array of quality
local jobs, as contributors to the local tax base, and as committed
sponsors of a broad range of vital community institutions and
philanthropic causes, including parent-teachers' associations, Junior
ROTC, children's hospitals, chambers of commerce, humane societies,
rescue squads, athletic teams, and disease research; and
Whereas, in 2006, American craft brewers recognize the week of May 15-21 as
American Craft Beer Week and mark it as a time to educate Americans
about craft beer and celebrate the contributions that American craft
brewers have made to the Nation's communities, economy, and history:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the establishment of American Craft Beer Week
as a celebration of the contributions that American craft
brewers have made to the Nation's communities, economy, and
history; and
(2) commends American craft brewers for providing jobs,
improving the balance of trade, supporting American
agriculture, and educating Americans about the history and
culture of beer while promoting the responsible consumption of
beer as a beverage of moderation.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3405-3406)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 753.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3405)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3405)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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