FABRIC Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T17:55:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2817 FABRIC Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 5:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 2817

The FABRIC Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2817, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of counterfeit goods being sold online.

The FABRIC Act stands for the "Fight Against Counterfeit Goods Act." It aims to strengthen the ability of US Customs and Border Protection to identify and seize counterfeit goods that are being imported into the country. The bill would require online marketplaces, such as Amazon and eBay, to verify the identity of high-volume third-party sellers and provide that information to Customs and Border Protection.

Additionally, the FABRIC Act would establish a process for rights holders to report counterfeit goods to online marketplaces and require those marketplaces to take down listings of suspected counterfeit goods within a certain timeframe. The bill also includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals and entities found to be selling counterfeit goods. Overall, the FABRIC Act is designed to protect consumers from purchasing counterfeit goods online and to help rights holders protect their intellectual property. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before potentially being passed into law.

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Current Status of Bill S 2817

Bill S 2817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill S 2817 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 14, 2023. Bill S 2817's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 14, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2817

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2817

FABRIC Act

Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change Act

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from paying employees in the garment industry by piece rate, to require manufacturers and contractors in the garment industry to register with the Department of Labor, and for other purposes.