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I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 10157IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 27, 2026Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself, Mr. Moore of West Virginia, and Mr. Burchett) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt home distillery establishments from taxation and other requirements, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Home Distill Act.

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Exemption of home distillery establishments from taxation and other requirements

(a)

Exemption from tax

Section 5001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e), and (2)by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (d)

Exemption for distilled spirits produced at home distillery establishments

Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall not apply to distilled spirits produced at a home distillery establishment.. (b)

Definition of home distillery establishment; clarification of related definitions

(1)

Definition of home distillery establishment

Section 5002(a) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16)

Home distillery establishment

(A)

In general

The term home distillery establishment means an establishment that— (i)is located in the dwelling house of the owner of such establishment, or in any shed, yard, or inclosure connected with such dwelling house, and (ii)produces distilled spirits solely for personal or family use by the owner of such establishment. (B)

Personal or family use

(i)

In general

A home distillery establishment shall be treated as producing distilled spirits solely for personal or family use if— (I)such establishment produces no more than— (aa)in the case of a household with only 1 adult, 10 proof gallons of distilled spirits per calendar year, or (bb)in the case of a household with 2 or more adults, 20 proof gallons of distilled spirits per calendar year, and (II)no distilled spirits produced by such establishment are sold to any person, or transferred to any person for sale by such person. (ii)

Adult

For purposes of this paragraph, the term adult means an individual who has attained 21 years of age, or the minimum age (if any) established by law applicable in the locality in which the household is situated at which distilled spirits may be sold to individuals, whichever is greater.. (2)

Clarification of related definitions

(A)

Definition of distilled spirits plant

Section 5002(a)(1) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Such term shall not include any home distillery establishment.. (B)

Definition of distiller

Section 5002(a)(4) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new flush sentence: Such term shall not include any person who produces only distilled spirits exempt from tax under section 5001(d).. (c)

Exemption from notice requirements related to stills

Section 5101(a) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3)

Exemption for stills used to produce distilled spirits at home distillery establishments

Any requirements prescribed by the Secretary under paragraph (1) or (2) shall not apply with respect to any still, boiler, or other vessel manufactured or set up exclusively for the purpose of distilling at a home distillery establishment.. (d)

Limitation on sales of stills for home distillery establishments

(1)

In general

Section 5101 of such Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended— (A)by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c), and (B)by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b)

Limitation on sales of stills for home distillery establishments

The Secretary shall, pursuant to regulations, require that no still, boiler, or other vessel may be sold or transferred to any person who intends to use such still, boiler, or vessel solely as part of a home distillery establishment, unless such still, boiler, or vessel has— (1)a pressure release valve, (2)a vacuum relief valve, and (3)a capacity of not greater than 50 gallons.. (2)

Conforming amendment

The heading of section 5101 of such Code is amended by striking set up of still and inserting set up of still; limitation on certain sales of stills. (e)

Exemption from stills registration requirement

Section 5179(a) of such Code is amended by inserting stills or distilling apparatus set up in a home distillery establishment and after except that. (f)

Nonapplication of prohibition on production or use of distilling materials in certain locations

Section 5222(a)(2)(C) of such Code is amended by striking section 5042 or 5053(e) and inserting section 5001(d), 5042, or 5053(e). (g)

No criminal penalty for distilling in home distillery establishment

Section 5601(a)(6) of such Code is amended by inserting or in the case of a home distillery establishment after section 5178(a)(1)(C). (h)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits produced, and stills, boilers, and other vessels sold, after December 31, 2026.