Supporting the designation of "National Bourbon Heritage Month".

This resolution supports the designation of National Bourbon Heritage Month and recognizes bourbon as America’s Native Spirit.

The resolution also recognizes the contributions of Kentucky to the culture of the United States.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1498 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1498

   Supporting the designation of ``National Bourbon Heritage Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 24, 2024

   Mr. McGarvey (for himself, Mr. Barr, and Mr. Comer) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                           and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the designation of ``National Bourbon Heritage Month''.

Whereas bourbon is the only spirit distinctive to the United States, and 
        Congress declared bourbon as ``America's Native Spirit'' in 1964;
Whereas Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon and the true home of America's 
        only native spirit;
Whereas Kentucky produces 95 percent of the world's supply of bourbon;
Whereas Kentucky has 100 licensed distilleries operated by 84 companies in 42 
        counties;
Whereas bourbon contributes over $9 billion and 23,000 jobs to Kentucky's 
        economy every year;
Whereas Kentucky distilleries shipped over $500 million of products abroad in 
        2022, most of which was bourbon;
Whereas bourbon production uses millions of bushels of corn and other grains 
        grown by Kentucky farmers;
Whereas bourbon is synonymous with Kentucky all over the world;
Whereas Kentucky distillers play a critical role in promoting responsible 
        consumption of their products and fighting against underage use, high-
        risk drinking, and impaired driving;
Whereas the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is celebrating its 25th anniversary this 
        year; and
Whereas, during the month of September, the Federal Government, States, cities, 
        and towns will celebrate ``National Bourbon Heritage Month'': Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Bourbon Heritage 
        Month'';
            (2) recognizes bourbon as ``America's Native Spirit'' and 
        celebrates its place in American history and culture; and
            (3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of 
        Kentucky to the culture of the United States.
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