SRES 736 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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".

This resolution designates July 2024 as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about the dangers of counterfeit products. It directly affects consumers - especially vulnerable groups like seniors and children - and businesses by highlighting how counterfeit goods (including unsafe pharmaceuticals and electronics) threaten health, safety, and the economy. The key mechanism is promoting educational campaigns to help consumers identify and avoid counterfeit items in both physical and online marketplaces. The resolution affirms support for existing efforts by agencies like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center to combat counterfeiting. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws but emphasizes the need for ongoing public education on this issue.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Jul 8, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jul 8, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4090-4091)
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Jul 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4090-4091)
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Jul 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Jun 13, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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