Standing up for Oregon's breweries, cideries, and wineries (and more than a few jobs)
Oregon is world-famous for the hundreds of small craft breweries, cideries, and wineries in our state. In addition to making great beer, cider, and wine, these industries support nearly 50,000 Oregon jobs.
But when the federal government has had one too many, Senator Wyden listens to Oregonians -- and takes action for Oregon. Again and again and again.
Check it out:
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When the federal government tried to make wine growlers illegal, Senator Wyden led the fight to make sure Oregon wineries were heard. Learn more.
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When the federal government tried to stop brewers from sending their spent grain to farmers for cattle feed, Senator Wyden pressed the FDA to back down. Learn more.
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When cideries noticed that certain hard ciders would get taxed much higher than other hard ciders, Senator Wyden authored the CIDER Act which became law to make cider taxes more predictable. Learn more.
By listening to and standing up for Oregon's breweries, cideries, and wineries, Senator Wyden is defending Oregon jobs, creating markets for Oregon farmers, and helping Oregonians enjoy the best of Oregon.
