Bill > HR3011

This bill allows the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship alcoholic beverages under specific, tightly controlled conditions. The bill permits mailing of alcohol by "covered entities" like wineries, breweries, and beverage distributors who are registered with federal alcohol regulatory agencies. Strict regulations would be implemented, including that shipments can only be delivered directly to an individual who is at least 21 years old and can provide a valid government-issued photo ID, and the alcohol cannot be for commercial resale. Shippers must certify their compliance and potentially prepay state alcohol taxes. The bill explicitly does not override state, local, or tribal laws that prohibit or regulate alcohol delivery, meaning local restrictions would still apply. The USPS would be held legally liable for violations in the same manner as a private individual, but would not be subject to punitive damages or pre-judgment interest. The new shipping provisions would take effect either when the USPS issues specific regulations or within two years of the bill's enactment, whichever comes first, effectively creating a framework for legal alcohol shipping through the postal service.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3011/all-info