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HR 3342 103th Congress House

To establish a toll free number in the Department of Commerce to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.

Introduced: November 19, 1993 See on congress.gov
Commerce Administrative feesBuy AmericanConsumer educationCrime and Law Enforcement
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 9, 1994
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Aug 8, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 8, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 8, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 8, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 8, 1994
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7130-7133)
Aug 8, 1994
Mrs. Collins (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 3, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.
Aug 3, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-660.
Jul 19, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 14, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 1, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Oct 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 21, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 9, 1994

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes a toll-free number to inform consumers regarding: (1) whether a product is made in America; (2) where products may be purchased; and (3) the purchase of products. Allows registration of American-made products.

 Bill text 4 versions

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3342: To establish a toll free number in the Department of Commerce to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-3342/
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"H.R. 3342: To establish a toll free number in the Department of Commerce to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-3342/.
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H.R. 3342, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-3342/.
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