H.R. 2772 · 117th Congress · House

SWEET Act

Active· Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determ…
Introduced
Apr 22, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Sugary Drinks Tax Act of 2021 or the SWEET Act

This bill imposes an excise tax on the sale or transfer of any specified sugary drink product. The bill defines specified sugary drink product as any liquid intended for human consumption that contains a caloric sweetener (i.e., monosaccharides, disaccharides, and high-fructose corn syrup), with specified exceptions. The bill provides for the transfer of revenues from the tax for the benefit of the School Breakfast Program.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 22, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. APR 22, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 22, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. APR 22, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Apr 22, 2021

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Ways and Means Committee

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Referred: Apr 22, 2021

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