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 Senate resolution designates July 2026 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month to highlight the economic and safety importance of trademarks. The bill aims to educate the public about the risks of counterfeit goods, such as unsafe medical products and electronics, and encourages awareness campaigns to reduce demand for these illegal items. By promoting education on how to identify genuine products, the resolution seeks to help consumers avoid harmful fakes while supporting brand owners and law enforcement efforts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Jul 29, 2026
Last action Jul 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jul 29, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
upper
Jul 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Thom Tillis
RRepublican
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