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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 15, 2021Foreign Trade and International Finance
S. 1159

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information with respect to merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights with rights holders and other interested parties.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 15, 2021)

This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to request assistance from any appropriate party with an interest in imported merchandise when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise, including its packaging and packing materials (including labels).

What just happenedApr 15, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance the authority of U.S. Customs and Border… — Informed