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Made in America Information Act

Introduced: February 11, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 26, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Oct 25, 1999
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 25, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 25, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 2 (Roll no. 534).
Oct 25, 1999
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): 390 - 2 (Roll no. 534).
Oct 25, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Oct 25, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 25, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 754.
Oct 25, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10731-10733, H10744-10745)
Oct 25, 1999
Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 19, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 233.
Oct 19, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-399.
Sep 29, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 29, 1999
Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection Discharged.
Mar 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Feb 11, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Feb 11, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E218)
Feb 11, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 25, 1999 House · vote #534 Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 390–2 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Made in America Information Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission, upon a determination that there is sufficient manufacturer interest and that manufacturers will provide fees so the program will operate without Federal Government cost, to establish a toll-free number pilot program solely to help inform consumers whether a product with a retail value of at least $250 is made in America.

Requires the Commission to contract for the establishment and operation of such pilot program. Requires consumers to be informed that registration does not mean that: (1) the product is endorsed or approved by the Government; (2) the Commission has conducted any investigation to confirm that the product meets the definition of this Act of American made; or (3) the product contains 100 percent U.S. content.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Commission to propose regulations to: (1) establish a voluntary product registration procedure; (2) establish and collect a fee to cover registration costs; (3) establish the pilot program; and (4) assess manufacturer interest in the program.

Imposes civil monetary penalties for knowingly registering a product that is not American made.

What's happening now October 26, 1999

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Independent 1