The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., Inc. is a trade association for distilled spirits producers and sellers. It lobbies Congress on federal tax rules like excise taxes, trade and tariff policies that affect market access and duty drawback, and budget matters tied to federal agencies; it also addresses alcohol policy issues such as advertising and substance-abuse concerns. The filings show about $3.0 million spent across multiple filings through January 2026.
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DENZEL MCGUIRE
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JACK THOMPSON
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