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US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of October 2021 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners that use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society. [HR-711] [Agriculture ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
Expressing support for the designation of October 2021 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners that use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Pocan Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 10/11/2021

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A resolution designating October 2021 as "National Co-op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society. [SR-408] [Agriculture ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
A resolution designating October 2021 as "National Co-op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7321) on 10/21/2021

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INFORM Consumers Act Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act [HB-5502] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Small Business ] [Public Safety ]
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Pursuant To Section 2 Of H. Res. 1464, And The Motion Offered By Mr. Carter (la), The Following Bills Passed Under Suspension Of The Rules: H.r. 4275, As Amended; H.r. 5502, As Amended; H.r. 5721, As Amended; H.r. 6290, As Amended; H.r. 7277, As Amended; H.r. 7299, As Amended; And H.r. 8416, As Amended. (consideration: Cr H8566-8574; Text: Cr H8567-8568) on 11/17/2022

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SHOP SAFE Act Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act [HB-5374] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ]
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/29/2021

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Open App Markets Act [S.2710] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Telecommunications ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to promote competition and reduce gatekeeper power in the app economy, increase choice, improve quality, and reduce costs for consumers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Durbin With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/17/2022

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PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act [HB-4975] [Defense ] [Environmental ] [Military ] [Public Health ] [Water ]
To prohibit the procurement, purchase, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey Introduced In House on 08/06/2021

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Distillery Revitalization Act [HB-4829] [Small Business ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Funding ]
To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration make a technical correction to the Restaurant Revitalization program to allow distilleries that are prohibited by State law from meeting the onsite sales requirements under the program to participate in the program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduced In House on 07/29/2021

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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary and the importance of the Lanham Act by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month". [SR-323] [Consumer Protection ] [Trade ] [Education ]
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary and the importance of the Lanham Act by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 07/27/2021

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Supermarket Tax Credit for Underserved Areas Act [HB-4687] [Taxes ] [Food ] [Economic Development ] [Community Development ] [Small Business ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 07/26/2021

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WIPPES Act Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act [HB-4602] [Environmental ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Water ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
To direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 07/22/2021

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MASS Act Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2021 [S.2325] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/13/2021

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Payment Choice Act of 2021 [HB-4395] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Small Business ]
To prohibit retail businesses from refusing cash payments, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/17/2022

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MASS Act Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2021 [HB-4238] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
To provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ayanna Pressley Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 [HB-4157] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Economic Development ] [Human Rights ]
To amend section 1977 of the Revised Statutes to protect equal rights under law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 [S.2298] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to amend section 1977 of the Revised Statutes to protect equal rights under law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/24/2021

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Protections for Socially Good Activities Act [HB-4109] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
To ensure that an employment relationship is not established between a franchisor and a franchisee if the franchisor engages in certain activities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Walorski Introduced In House on 06/23/2021

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Protections for Socially Good Activities Act [S.2193] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
A bill to ensure that an employment relationship is not established between a franchisor and a franchisee if the franchisor engages in certain activities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/23/2021

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SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act [S.2162] [Small Business ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to require the Small Business Administration to publish loan default rates by franchise brand, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 03/16/2022

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Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act [HB-4001] [Consumer Protection ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ]
To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of-origin information, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 06/18/2021

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Pink Tax Repeal Act [HB-3853] [Consumer Protection ]
To prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 06/14/2021

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