118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 217 — Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act

“To require retailers who offer products for purchase through an internet website or a mobile application to disclose on such website or application the country of origin for each product offered for sale.”

Commerce

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jan 20, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 9, 2023

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Referred

Jan 20, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires retail sellers of products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products. This requirement does not apply to individuals selling products through third-party websites or mobile applications. The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jan 20, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.