HR 725 · 107th Congress · Commerce
Made in America Information Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2001-03-15)
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Made in America Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, upon a determination that there is sufficient manufacturer interest and that manufacturers will provide fees so the program will operate without Federal Government cost, to establish a three-year toll-free number pilot program solely to help inform consumers whether a product with a retail value of at least $250 is made in America. Requires the Secretary to contract for the establishment and operation of such pilot program. Requires consumers to be informed that registration does not mean that: (1) the product is endorsed or approved by the Government; (2) the Secretary has conducted any investigation to confirm that the product meets the definition of "American made" in this Act; or (3) the product contains 100 percent U.S. content. Directs the Secretary to propose regulations to: (1) establish a voluntary product registration procedure; (2) establish and collect a fee to cover registration costs; (3) establish the pilot program; and (4) assess manufacturer interest in the program. Sets forth registration fee amount, crediting, and collection provisions. Imposes civil monetary and Federal procurement penalties fo…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 725, Made in America Information Act
Mar 12, 2001<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 28, 2001</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 725, Made in America Information Act
Mar 12, 2001Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 28, 2001
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office