To require origin and location disclosure for new products of foreign origin offered for sale on the internet.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires online sellers to conspicuously disclose country of origin and seller's principal place of business for products subject to country of origin marking under the Tariff Act, with exemptions for FDA-regulated foods and drugs.
Who Benefits and How
Consumers gain transparency about product origins and seller locations. American businesses benefit from informed consumer purchasing decisions. Legitimate sellers differentiate from foreign bad actors.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Online sellers must add country of origin and seller location disclosures. E-commerce platforms may need to update listing requirements. Enforcement requires monitoring of online marketplace compliance.
Key Provisions
- Applies to products marked under Tariff Act section 304
- Requires country of origin and seller principal place of business
- Exempts USDA-inspected meat, poultry, and eggs
- Exempts FDA-regulated foods and drugs
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires country of origin and seller location disclosure for foreign products sold online
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Extend country of origin requirements to e-commerce"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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