Freedom to Home Distill Act
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Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 10157, the "Freedom to Home Distill Act," would amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a federal exemption for small-scale home production of distilled spirits, similar to existing rules for home beer and wine making. It would define a "home distillery establishment" as a still or distilling setup located at an owner's dwelling that produces spirits solely for personal or family use, capped at 10 proof gallons per year for single-adult households or 20 proof gallons for households with two or more adults, with no sales or transfers for resale permitted. Such production would be exempt from federal alcohol excise tax, still-registration and notice requirements, and related criminal penalties.
The bill mainly affects individuals who wish to distill spirits at home for their own or their family's consumption, exempting them from federal taxes and registration paperwork currently required of licensed distillers. It also directs the Treasury Secretary to issue regulations limiting sales of stills intended for home use to units with safety features (a pressure release valve, a vacuum relief valve) and a capacity no greater than 50 gallons. The changes would apply to spirits produced and stills sold after December 31, 2026.
The bill was introduced in the House on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Diana Harshbarger with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. No further action has occurred; the committee would need to consider it before any floor vote could take place.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10157 do?
- H.R. 10157, the "Freedom to Home Distill Act," would amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a federal exemption for small-scale home production of distilled spirits, similar to existing rules for home beer and wine making. It would define a "home distillery establishment" as a still or distilling setup located at an owner's dwelling that produces spirits solely for personal or family use, capped at 10 proof gallons per year for single-adult households or 20 proof gallons for households with two or more adults, with no sales or transfers for resale permitted. Such production would be exempt from federal alcohol excise tax, still-registration and notice requirements, and related criminal penalties. The bill mainly affects individuals who wish to distill spirits at home for their own or their family's consumption, exempting them from federal taxes and registration paperwork currently required of licensed distillers. It also directs the Treasury Secretary to issue regulations limiting sales of stills intended for home use to units with safety features (a pressure release valve, a vacuum relief valve) and a capacity no greater than 50 gallons. The changes would apply to spirits produced and stills sold after December 31, 2026. The bill was introduced in the House on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Diana Harshbarger with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. No further action has occurred; the committee would need to consider it before any floor vote could take place.
- Has H.R. 10157 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10157. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10157?
- H.R. 10157 was sponsored by Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10157?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (27 Aug 2026).
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