National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education Month
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
The Senate has officially passed this resolution. It does not have any further steps to take in the legislative process. There are no upcoming actions scheduled for this bill.
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Key Points
- The Senate officially named July 2025 as a special month to teach people about the dangers of fake products. These items, called counterfeits, are often made to look like real brands but can be poorly made or even dangerous.
- Fake goods are a huge problem for the economy. They cost American businesses more than $200 billion a year and have led to the loss of 750,000 jobs. They also cause the government to lose billions in tax money.
- Safety is a major concern because fake items like electronics or medicine do not follow safety rules. In 2024, officials seized 60 million fake pills that were laced with fentanyl, which is a very deadly drug.
- This resolution encourages the government and private companies to work together on education. They want to give shoppers the tools they need to avoid buying fake items on the internet or in physical stores.
Milestones
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
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