Distributors Ask Congress “to Ignore Inflammatory Rhetoric” on HR 5034

Dear Client: The CARE Act, or HR 5034, has gotten a lot of flack over the past two weeks as wineries and other suppliers view it as an attempt by wholesalers to gain undue power over state alcohol regulations. The WSWA's Craig Wolf issued a statement today asking members of Congress "to ignore inflammatory rhetoric which falsely characterizes the plain language, intent and purpose of the legislation." He points to the recent letter signed by 40 state attorneys general asking