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Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger is reviving a century-old debate with her new bill, the “Freedom to Home Distill Act,” aiming to end the federal ban on home distilling that’s stood since 1868. While Americans can legally brew beer and wine at home, making spirits remains a federal crime — a rule critics say ignores cultural traditions and personal responsibility, especially in Appalachian communities. The bill would let adults 21+ distill small, tax-free batches for personal use — mirroring homebrewing limits — while leaving state laws intact. Supporters argue it’s time to modernize outdated laws rooted in 19th-century tax evasion concerns, celebrating self-reliance and craftsmanship in a world where other personal production activities are increasingly accepted.

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