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S.1076: Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced May 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (29 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 - 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
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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May 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |