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Introduced
04/24/2013
04/24/2013
In Committee
06/14/2013
06/14/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act - Authorizes the mailing of wine or malt beverages by licensed wineries or breweries in accordance with the law of the state, territory, or district of the United States where the addressee or duly authorized agent takes delivery. Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prescribe regulations: (1) requiring such mailing to be through a means established by the USPS to ensure direct delivery to the addressee or a duly authorized agent at a postal facility; (2) requiring the addressee and any agent to be at least 21 years of age and to present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (3) prohibiting such wine or malt beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose; and (4) requiring such wineries or breweries to certify that the mailing is not in violation of applicable laws or USPS regulations and to provide other information as directed by the USPS, including with respect to the prepayment of state alcohol beverage taxes. Revises the federal criminal code to allow for the mailing of wine and malt beverages pursuant to this Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act, would allow licensed wineries and breweries to mail wine and malt beverages, commonly known as beer, provided it complies with the laws of the state where the recipient lives. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) would be required to create specific regulations for this, including ensuring direct delivery to the recipient or a designated agent at a postal facility, verifying that both the recipient and any agent are at least 21 years old and present valid government-issued photo identification, and prohibiting the beverages from being for resale or any other commercial purpose. Additionally, wineries and breweries would need to certify that their shipments adhere to all applicable laws and USPS regulations, and provide any other requested information, such as proof of prepayment of state alcohol taxes. This legislation amends federal law to permit the mailing of wine and beer under these conditions, which was previously restricted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 06/14/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1718/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1718ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1718ih.pdf | 05/01/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1718ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1718ih.pdf.pdf | 05/01/2013 |
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