To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Trade: Expanding Information Sharing for Counterfeit Goods
This bill has been approved by the House Committee on Ways and Means and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. It is currently placed on the Union Calendar, which means it is ready for further action. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and has already passed the committee stage, which means it is ready for a full vote in the House.
Key Points
- This bill allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share more details with companies when they find suspected fake goods. It expands the types of information shared to include photos of shipping containers and packing materials, not just the product itself.
- The goal is to help businesses identify if products coming into the country are illegal copies of their brands. Currently, officials are limited in what they can show companies, which can slow down the process of stopping counterfeits at the border.
- It allows the government to share data collected from online marketplaces and shipping companies with the owners of the trademarks. This helps track where the fake items are coming from and who is selling them.
- The bill requires the government to notify people when their nonpublic information is shared during these investigations. It also allows other interested parties to see the information if the head of Customs decides it is appropriate.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4930.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
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