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H.R.447: To establish a toll free number in the Department of Commerce to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1995
- Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (72 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Commerce, on determining sufficient manufacturer interest, to contract for the establishment of a three-year toll-free number pilot program, funded entirely by manufacturers, to inform consumers whether a product is made in America or the equivalent. Provides for voluntary product registration by manufacturers and collection from manufacturers of fees sufficient to cover registration costs. Imposes penalties for...
(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 Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-753.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
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Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Oxley objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 402).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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| Jan. 9, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Traficant Jr. (D-Ohio) |