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- H.R.3041
H.R.3041: To eliminate deception in product labelling or marking with regard to the country of origin of merchandise and merchandise parts.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced Sept. 9, 1993
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits a label on a product stating that the product was made in America unless: (1) the product is registered with the Department of Commerce as required by this Act; (2) at least 60 percent of the product was manufactured in the United States; and (3) final assembly took place in this country. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require products to provide additional information to consumers regarding the foreign content of imported...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
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| Sept. 9, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Klink (D-Pa.) |