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Anti-BDS Labeling Act
12/12/2024, 12:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 5371
Bill 118 s 5371, also known as the Country of Origin Marking Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to require the maintenance of country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza. The bill seeks to ensure that consumers are aware of where products are being produced and to prevent misleading labeling practices.
If passed, this bill would mandate that all goods imported from the West Bank or Gaza must clearly display their country of origin on the packaging. This requirement is intended to provide transparency for consumers and to prevent confusion about the origins of products.
In addition to the country of origin markings, the bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. This is to ensure that companies are held accountable for accurately labeling their products and to deter any attempts to mislead consumers. Overall, the Country of Origin Marking Act is aimed at promoting transparency and honesty in labeling practices for goods imported from the West Bank or Gaza. It is intended to protect consumers and ensure that they have accurate information about the products they are purchasing.
If passed, this bill would mandate that all goods imported from the West Bank or Gaza must clearly display their country of origin on the packaging. This requirement is intended to provide transparency for consumers and to prevent confusion about the origins of products.
In addition to the country of origin markings, the bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. This is to ensure that companies are held accountable for accurately labeling their products and to deter any attempts to mislead consumers. Overall, the Country of Origin Marking Act is aimed at promoting transparency and honesty in labeling practices for goods imported from the West Bank or Gaza. It is intended to protect consumers and ensure that they have accurate information about the products they are purchasing.
Congressional Summary of S 5371
Anti-BDS Labeling Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to rescind or change this policy.
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Current Status of Bill S 5371
Bill S 5371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill S 5371 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 21, 2024. Bill S 5371's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5371
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5371
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5371
Anti-BDS Labeling Act
Anti-BDS Labeling Act
A bill to require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5371
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