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Create a single tariff classification code for all types of whiskey imported into the United States.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

The bill S. 952 remains in the Senate Committee on Finance following its referral on March 10, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to advance this proposal, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort has seen no recorded progress since March 10, 2025.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies. (S. 952 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

Senate

No action since March 2025

House
President
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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 1781 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 1781 (118th) →

Vehicles

S. 952 (119th) · Imported Whiskey: Simplifying Trade RulescurrentS. 1781 (118th) · A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

Who’s behind it

Bill Cassidy (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.