S 1880 · 93th Congress · Commerce

Hobby Protection Act

Introduced 1973-05-23· Sponsored by Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.(1973-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hobby Protection Act - Makes it unlawful to manufacture in the United States, import into the United States, or introduce or distribute in commerce: (1) any imitation political item which is not plainly and permanently marked with the calendar year in which such item was manufactured; and/or (2) any imitation numismatic item which is not plainly and permanently marked :COPY:. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules for the required markings. Permits any person to commence a civil action for injunctive relief and damages in any United States District Court for a district in which the defendant resides or has an agent.…

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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats2 Republicans