A bill to provide penalties for certain unauthorized writing with respect to consumer products.
Increases the imprisonment penalty from one year to three years for a repeat offender.
Defines "writing" as any form of representation or communication, including handbills, notices, or advertising, that contain letters, words, or pictorial representations.
Became Public Law No: 107-307.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8135-8136)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8136)
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition and Business and Consumer Rights. Hearings held Subcommittee changed to Antitrust, Business Rights and Competition. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-528.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-106.
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-106.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10594; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10594)
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
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