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H.R.3342 / 103rd Congress

To establish a toll free number in the Department of Commerce to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 21, 1993

Establishes a toll-free number to inform consumers regarding: (1) whether a product is made in America; (2) where products may be purchased; and (3) the purchase of products. Allows registration of American-made products.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] · D–OH

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
234 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7130-7133)

  7. Mrs. Collins (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-660.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-660.

  11. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Introduced in House

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