HR 10079 Beverage Regulatory Parity Act (H.R. 10079) — Van Duyne–Landsman hemp beverage framework

Beverage-only carve-out from Section 781. Would exempt qualifying hemp-derived beverages from the Nov 12, 2026 per-container 0.4mg total-THC cap and regulate them separately. Key terms as introduced: up to 5mg total intoxicating THC per serving; 21+ sales floor; alcohol-style three-tier distribution (manufacturer → wholesaler → retailer, no cross-tier ownership, no direct manufacturer-to-retailer sales); federal permits for manufacturers and wholesalers; oversight by TTB, with HHS/FDA (regulated as food) and USDA roles; mandatory testing, labeling, advertising and trade-practice rules; only naturally-occurring, US-grown/processed cannabinoids (synthetics banned); no multi-serving containers larger than 750 mL; 8-cent-per-mg federal excise on intoxicating THC (down from 10 cents in the earlier circulated draft, which had also used a delta-9-specific limit). States/localities/tribes may set stricter rules or prohibit entirely, but cannot block pass-through shipment. Does NOT alter the Nov 12 cliff for any non-beverage format, and is not the H.R. 6500 delay vehicle. Backed by alcohol-distribution and hemp-beverage trade groups (WSWA, Total Wine & More, ABL, HBA, BAMCO, TPSA, CABA, others). Politico first reported; introduced version confirmed via Van Duyne press release and Marijuana Moment/Forbes/Cannabis Business Times coverage. Sponsor of record: Van Duyne (lead), Landsman (original cosponsor).