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IV118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1498IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 24, 2024Mr. McGarvey (for himself, Mr. Barr, and Mr. Comer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityRESOLUTIONSupporting 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; andWhereas, during the month of September, the Federal Government, States, cities, and towns will celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it

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.