Below is a copy of the letter I sent to our Congresspeople for the State of Maine, both of which were more than happy to sign on as co-sponsors. Feel free to copy into correspondence to your representatives. I also attached the offical ADI letter in addition to this.
To Whom it May Concern,
I own and operate a small business in Maine which produces Twenty 2 Micro Distilled Vodka and Twenty 2 High Proof Spirit. I am writing on behalf of my full support for H.R. #777, and I am requesting that Representative Michaud become a co-sponsor of the bill.
Attached you will find a brief explanation of what the bill is about and the impact the bill would have on the growing industry of artisan distillers across the country. To provide some perspective, if this bill had been enacted in 2010, our business would have saved over $xx,xxx in federal distillers excise tax. As you can imagine, this is quite a significant amount of money for any small business. This direct and immediate reduction of tax liability may then be used to further reinvest our business in turn strengthening the local and state economies. HR #777 is not an unprecedented action, as a similar federal excise tax reduction is already in place for both small brewers and small wineries around the country.
Representative Michaud’s co-sponsorship will directly support a growing manufacturing industry in Maine, and throughout the country. If you have any questions in regards to benefits of this bill or the details of how it will affect our business, please do not hesitate to contract me.
Thank you for your time and support.
Sincerely,