VICTORY AT CAPITOL HILL: CRUCIAL BILL CLEARS THE HOUSE
The controversial Stop Act passed the US House of Representatives yesterday late afternoon by a margin of 373 to 23, indicating that it clearly has bipartisan support. The Bill, which still has to pass the Senate and a presidential signature to become law, contains language which reinforces the states’ rights to regulate alcohol within their borders, as prescribed by the 21st Amendment of the Constitution.
To refresh your memory, here’s what the Stop Act entails: It combats illegal underage drinking and re-asserts the Federal government’s wishes that the states have the power to regulate alcohol within their borders.
The WSWA released a statement reinforcing their support of the Stop Act late yesterday afternoon and encouraging the Senate to follow suit.
“WSWA encourages the Senate to follow the leadership of champion Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) and her colleagues in the House and pass this legislation,” said the Association.
Wrote newly elected president and CEO Craig Wolf:
“Our members are a part of an essential state-based regulatory system that serves as a vital line of defense safeguarding our communities, and The STOP Act recognizes that system’s importance and relevancy in the prevention of underage drinking.”
“There has been an unprecedented, unified effort behind The STOP Act that includes support from the National Beer Wholesalers, The Beer Institute, The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and The Wine Institute, along side advocacy groups and members of the community. This wide-spread support indicates the importance of this legislation, and should prompt the Senate to take action,” he continued
The big question is whether the Stop Bill will pass the Senate. It could pass later today, next week or never, so until then we wait.
To refresh your memory, here’s what the Stop Act entails: It combats illegal underage drinking and re-asserts the Federal government’s wishes that the states have the power to regulate alcohol within their borders.
The WSWA released a statement reinforcing their support of the Stop Act late yesterday afternoon and encouraging the Senate to follow suit.
“WSWA encourages the Senate to follow the leadership of champion Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) and her colleagues in the House and pass this legislation,” said the Association.
Wrote newly elected president and CEO Craig Wolf:
“Our members are a part of an essential state-based regulatory system that serves as a vital line of defense safeguarding our communities, and The STOP Act recognizes that system’s importance and relevancy in the prevention of underage drinking.”
“There has been an unprecedented, unified effort behind The STOP Act that includes support from the National Beer Wholesalers, The Beer Institute, The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and The Wine Institute, along side advocacy groups and members of the community. This wide-spread support indicates the importance of this legislation, and should prompt the Senate to take action,” he continued
The big question is whether the Stop Bill will pass the Senate. It could pass later today, next week or never, so until then we wait.
posted at 12:25 PM
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