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H.R. 4337 (99th)

Truth in Packaging Act of 1986

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Introduced

6 March 1986

Last action

16 May 1986 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Received From USTR.

Sponsors

Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-44], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Truth in Packaging Act of 1986 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the typeface of the English name of the country of origin that is required on goods imported into the United States to be no smaller in size and no less bold than the typeface of the largest type that otherwise appears on such goods. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations relating to a person who requests a modification to exceptions to such requirements. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties for the sale of unmarked goods. Increases the fine from $5,000 to $100,000 for alteration of such markings.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 March 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 March 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State, Treasury, Labor, Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 May 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From USTR.

    Source: Committee

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