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H.R. 3342 (103rd)

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

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Introduced

21 October 1993

Last action

9 August 1994 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-5], Rep. Barca, Peter [D-WI-1], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], XAVIER BECERRA, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Coppersmith, Sam [D-AZ-1], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Parker, Mike [D-MS-4], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-13], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43], Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38]

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 21 October 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 October 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 October 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 November 1993

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 May 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 July 1994

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 July 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 July 1994

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 July 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 3 August 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 3 August 1994

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  12. 3 August 1994

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  13. 8 August 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 August 1994

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 August 1994

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 August 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 August 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 August 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 9 August 1994

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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