AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Monitor issues related to plastic waste reduction goals; support legislation related to recycling infrastructure funding, including the STEWARD Act (S.351), the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R.2145), the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (H.R.4109), and the CIRCLE Act (H.R.4466).

Literal federal measure citations: S.351, H.R.2145, H.R.4109, H.R.4466

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Educate on trade priorities impacting the beverage industry.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Monitor potential initiatives to impose a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

FOO · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

Discuss consumer education efforts and issues related to ingredient transparency. Support choice in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Farm Bill reauthorization; P.L. 119-37, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. Monitor and discuss the Better Food Disclosure Act of 2025 (S.3122); and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567).

Literal federal measure citations: S.3122, H.R.7567