To require certain sellers of goods to provide return labels as part of the delivery of such goods, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires large retailers (500+ employees) to include physical return labels with all consumer goods shipped, with exemptions for perishables, custom goods, and retailers offering alternative convenient return methods. It relies on compliance mandates and exemptions. The main policy areas are Trade, Consumer Protection, and Technology.
Who Benefits and How
Consumers purchasing goods online or via shipping could face lower compliance burdens, Label printing and packaging companies could gain revenue opportunities, and Shipping and logistics companies (UPS, FedEx, USPS) could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Large retailers and e-commerce platforms (500+ employees) could face higher costs and Large retailers and e-commerce platforms (500+ employees including Amazon, Walmart, Target) would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires large retailers (500+ employees) to include physical return labels with all consumer goods shipped, with exemptions for perishables, custom goods, and retailers offering alternative convenient return methods.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires large retailers (500+ employees) to include physical return labels with all consumer goods shipped, with exemptions for perishables, custom goods, and retailers offering alternative convenient return methods.
Key Policy Areas
Trade, Consumer Protection, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill requires large retailers (500+ employees) to include physical return labels with all consumer goods shipped, with exemptions for perishables, custom goods, and retailers offering alternative convenient return methods.
Policy Domains
Full Bill (Sections 1-2)
Identified Gains
- Consumers purchasing goods online or via shipping
- Label printing and packaging companies
- Shipping and logistics companies (UPS, FedEx, USPS)
Identified Costs
- Large retailers and e-commerce platforms (500+ employees)
- Large retailers and e-commerce platforms (500+ employees including Amazon, Walmart, Target)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Johnson of Texas introduced the following bill; which was …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Large retailers and e-commerce platforms (500+ employees including Amazon, Walmart, Target), Large retailers and e-commerce platforms (500+ employees)
Shipping and logistics companies (UPS, FedEx, USPS)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Trade Commission
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A person who employed at least 500 employees in the preceding year
Physical goods that are perishable and not typically returned by a consumer after delivery
Goods that are custom made or personalized in a manner that prevents resale to another consumer if returned
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