On November 25, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the Homeland Security Act of 2002. One provision of this Act abolished the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and created two new bureaus, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which moved to the Department of Justice, and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which remained in the Department of Treasury.
On November 25, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the Homeland Security Act of 2002. One provision of this Act abolished the Bureau of Al...
Supporting the Nation's economic vitality is at the core of the work performed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The Bureau's role in permitting and regulating the alcohol and tobacco industries ensures a fair marketplace, enhanced trade opportunities, and a level playing field for those engaged in the manufacture and trade of these commodities. As the Nation's excise tax authority on alcohol and tobacco products, TTB also ensures fair and effective tax administration and enforcement in a globalized marketplace.
Supporting the Nation's economic vitality is at the core of the work performed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The Bureau's rol...