Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beer Institute announced U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) as one of the Beer Institute’s “2019 Beer Champions.” The Senator was selected for his leadership in championing policies that provide tax relief for all brewers and beer importers and encouraged free trade.
“America’s brewers and importers are pleased to honor Senator Gardner. His tireless effort to build support for policies enable our nation’s breweries and beer importers to continue to innovate, hire more employees and contribute $328 billion to our nation’s economy,” said Jim McGreevy, President and CEO of the Beer Institute. “I look forward to continuing to work with him on issues that will allow brewers and beer importers of all sizes to brew America’s favorite alcohol beverage – beer.”
“Colorado’s beer industry provides 73,000 jobs, $3.8 billion in wages, and $13.6 billion in economic output to our state’s economy and is part of our state’s identity and culture,” said Senator Gardner. “It’s important that Washington doesn’t stand in the way of its continued success. I’m proud to fight for policies to help brewers grow, create jobs, and boost communities across the four corners of Colorado and throughout our country.”
Colorado is home to 523 breweries, and the beer industry helps create 73,000 jobs in the state.
Sen. Gardner introduced the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act (S. 1953) with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to allow more oversight and investigation into the aluminum market, providing transparency and stability brewers need to can their beer for consumers. Sen. Gardner also cosponsored the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (S. 362) to provide permanent excise tax relief to America’s brewers and beer importers, ensuring they have the resources to reinvest in their businesses, hire new employees and continue to innovate and create America’s favorite beers.
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