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H.R.563: 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 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (22 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Commerce, if the Secretary determines that there is sufficient manufacturer interest and that manufacturers will provide fees so the program will operate without Federal Government cost, to establish a toll-free number pilot program solely to help inform consumers whether a product with a retail value of at least $250 is made in America. Requires the Secretary to contract for the establishment and operation of such...
(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 on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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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. 105-759.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
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Mr. Bliley 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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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Feb. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Traficant Jr. (D-Ohio) |