Peter Deutsch: “I rise in support of H.R. 2031, the 21st Amendment Enforcement Act. The rational for this bill is simple and…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 2031, the 21st Amendment Enforcement Act. The rational for this bill is simple and straightforward. State laws governing alcohol shipping and distribution must be followed and enforced. This bill ensures that States have the tools needed to fully enforce their laws, especially those governing the distribution of alcohol to minors. This bill will ensure that States have legal recourse against alcohol distributors who deliberately seek to violate State laws. Any vintner, retailer, or marketer who ships alcohol to adults in compliance with laws governing the shipments's destination should support this legislation. H.R. 2031 will simply allow States to take legal action in Federal courts against illegal business practices which often jeopardize the welfare of children. Just as law enforcement officials need the proper tools to fight crime, and drug enforcement officials need the proper tools to fight the war on drugs, liquor enforcement officials need the tools to enforce State liquor laws. These laws keep alcohol out of the hands of minors, and ensure that consumers receive safe products from people who sell these products. I urge my colleagues to support the 21st Amendment Enforcement Act.”