COOL Online Act

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Bill Number

S 1421

Introduced

May 3, 2023

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.

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Topics

Aquaculture Commerce Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Computers and information technology Consumer affairs Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation Food industry and services Food supply, safety, and labeling Foreign and international corporations Internet, web applications, social media Meat Prescription drugs Seafood

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Summary

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act or the COOL Online Act

This bill requires sellers of imported products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products and the country where the seller's principal place of business is located.

This requirement does not apply to specified products, such as agricultural commodities, food or drugs, or previously owned items.

The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Actions

Dec 13, 2023

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.
Dec 13, 2023

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2023

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 3, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 3, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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