HR 5958 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Tropical Forest Consumer Information and Protection Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-10-26· Sponsored by Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.(1990-12-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tropical Forest Consumer Information and Protection Act of 1990 - Prohibits manufacturing or distributing any tropical wood or tropical wood product unless it bears a label or mark indicating the country in which the wood was grown. Requires sellers through a catalog or communications media to disclose the country of origin. Allows the Secretary of Commerce to assess civil penalties or order compliance.…

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