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106th Congress > House > Vote 532
Clerk session vote number: 534
Sponsor: TRAFICANT, James A., Jr. (D-OH)
Description: Made in America Information Act
Bill summary: Made in America Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, upon a determination that there is sufficient manufacturer interest and that manufacturers will provide fees so the program will operate without Federal Government cost, to establish a three-year toll-free number pilot program solely to help inform consumers whether a product with a retail value of at least $250 is made in America.
Requires the Secretary to contract for the establishment and operation of such pilot program.
Requires consumers to be informed that registration does not mean that: (1) the product is endorsed or approved by the Government; (2) the Secretary has conducted any investigation to confirm that the product meets the definition of "American made" in this Act; or (3) the product contains 100 percent U.S. content.
(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to propose regulations to: (1) establish a voluntary product registration procedure; (2) establish and collect a fee to cover registration costs; (3) establish the pilot program; and (4) assess manufacturer interest in the program.
Sets forth registration fee amount, crediting, and collection provisions.
Imposes civil monetary and Federal procurement penalties for knowingly registering a product that is not American made.
Bill titles: To establish a toll free number under the Federal Trade Commission to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.
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