The BUBBLE Bill, or as it’s known officially, the Bubble Tax Modernization Act of 2024 (HR 7029), is top of mind at the federal level for cider legislation this year. Introduced by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-D) & Mike Kelly (PA-R), this bill will fix a tax disparity for carbonated lower-alcohol wines, ciders, and meads made with fruit. If the bill gets passed, cidermakers will be able to make sparkling ciders with innovative fruit flavors, without a prohibitively high tax rate attached.

Read the complete bill here and contact your Congressional representatives at the American Cider Association website.