HR 2772 · 117th Congress · Taxation

SWEET Act

Introduced 2021-04-22· Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: 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.(2021-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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