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S.3610: Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2008 - Amends the Fur Products Labeling Act to: (1) eliminate the exemption to fur labeling requirements for products containing relatively small amounts of fur; and (2) permit states to enforce more restrictive labeling requirements. Directs the the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in the Fur Products Name Guide, to replace the term "Raccoon, Asiatic" with "Dog, Raccoon."
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Sept. 26, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |