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- H.CON.RES.80
H.CON.RES.80: Relating to maintaining the current standard behind the "Made in USA" label, in order to protect consumers and jobs in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
229 (148 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 80 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the Congress: (1) maintains that the standard for the "Made in USA" label should continue to be that a product was all or virtually all made in the United States; and (2) urges the Federal Trade Commission to refrain from lowering the standard at the expense of consumers and jobs in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| May 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Franks (R-N.J.) |