Directs the Secretary of Commerce, on determining sufficient manufacturer interest, to contract for the establishment of a three-year toll-free number pilot program, funded entirely by manufacturers, to inform consumers whether a product is made in America or the equivalent. Provides for voluntary product registration by manufacturers and collection from manufacturers of fees sufficient to cover registration costs. Imposes penalties for knowingly registering a product that is not American made.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2730)
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-753.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-753.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9930-9932, H9983)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Oxley objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 402).
Roll Call #402 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 402).
Roll Call #402 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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