To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain small producers.

Tax, labeling, advertising and general regulatory matters affecting brewers. Initiatives authorized in the STOP Act and reauthorization of the STOP Act, international health policy initiatives, FTC "We Don't Serve Teens" program, HR 836/S 1058 Brewers Excise and Economic Relieft Act of 2009, HR 4278 Small Brewers Tax Relief, HR 5034 Comprehensive Alcohol Effectiveness Regulatory Act of 2010, HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, S 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act HR 3170 Financial Services and General Govnerment Appropriations provisions concerning user fees and funding of Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, proposed federal excise tax measures; provisions of highway construction and NHTSA reauthorization proporals related to drunk driving prevention, HR 1028 Support 21 Act, HR 1006/S 418 Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, HR 1523/S 593 Ban Poisonous Additives, ONDCP anti-underage drinking programs and FY 2011 appropriations for state grants to enforce underage rinking laws.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Federal excise taxes H.R. 275/S. 292 - To repeal the imposition of 3% withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R. 2355 - Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act of 2009 - To provide funding for infrastructure projects and raise the harbor maintenance tax Last In First Out (LIFO) inventory valuation method Deferral of taxes on foreign income H.R. 4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and extend certain expiring provisions, including cover over of rum excise taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands The President's Budget Proposal of FY 2011 (Department of Treasury) - To authorize a fee for services under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau H.R. 4873 - To exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits under Section 263A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform - To balance the budget and propose recommendations to improve the fiscal outlook H.R. 4278 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers

Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau user fees, food safety legislation, beer excise tax rates, and postal issues related to the shipment of beer produced by home brewers to competitions; specific legislation includes H.R. 4278, S. 333 and H.R. 5034.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax, labeling, advertising, food safety, and general regulatory matters affecting brewers; Congressional response to litigation in the federal courts affecting state alcohol beverage laws and regulations; HHS participation in international health policy initiatives; FY 2011 appropriations for state grants to enforce underage drinking laws (EUDL), initiatives authorized in the STOP Act and reauthorization of the STOP Act; agency food safety initiatives; (continued) H.R. 836/S. 1058 Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009; H.R. 4278 Small Brewer Tax Relief; H.R. 1523/S. 593 Ban Poisonous Additives Act; H.R. 1028 Support 21 Act; H.R. 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act, S. 512 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; H.R. 3170 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations provisions concerning user fees and funding of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; proposed federal excise tax measures; provisions of highway construction and NHTSA reauthorization proposals related to drunk driving prevention. H.R. 5034 Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), SENATE

Federal excise taxes H.R. 275/S. 292 - To repeal the imposition of 3% withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities H.R. 2355 - Movement Act of 2009 - To provide funding for infrastructure projects and raise the harbor maintenance tax Last In First Out (LIFO) inventory valuation method Deferral of taxes on foreign income H.R. 4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and extend certain expiring provisions, including cover over of rum excise taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands The President's Budget Proposal of FY 2011 (Department of Treasury) - To authorize a fee for services under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau H.R. 4873 - To exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits under Section 263A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform - To balance the budget and propose recommendations to improve the fiscal outlook H.R. 4278 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Brewers Association beer petition submitted to the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau, TTB fees, food safety legislation, beer excise tax rates, and postal issues related to the shipment of beer produced by home brewers to competitions; specific legislation includes H.R. 4278 and S. 3339.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax, labeling, advertising, food safety, and general regulatory matters affecting brewers; Congressional response to litigation in the federal courts affecting state alcohol beverage laws and regulations; HHS participation in international health policy initiatives; FY 2011 appropriations for state grants to enforce underage drinking laws (EUDL), initiatives authorized in the STOP Act and reauthorization of the STOP Act; ONDCP anti-underage drinking program; agency food safety initiatives; (continued) HR 836/S 1058 Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2009; H.R. 4278 Small Brewer Tax Relief; S 418/HR 1006--Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act; S 593/HR 1523--Ban Poisonous Additives Act; HR 1028--Support 21 Act; HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act, S. 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; H.R.3170 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations provisions concerning user fees and funding of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; proposed federal excise tax measures; provisions of highway construction and NHTSA reauthorization proposals related to drunk driving prevention.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE