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Expanded Information Sharing on Suspected Counterfeits in Trade

New rules will make it easier for customs and other entities to share information about suspected counterfeit goods. This aims to better protect intellectual property rights, potentially affecting the availability of genuine products and reducing the influx of fake goods, thereby increasing consumer safety.
Key points
Customs will be able to share more information about suspected counterfeits, including packaging and shipping containers.
This information can come from online platforms, express consignment operators, and other entities involved in selling or importing goods.
More parties, including those with an interest in the merchandise, can receive this information to improve the fight against counterfeiting.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2677
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2677.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Customs will be able to share more information about suspected counterfeits, including packaging and shipping containers.
  • This information can come from online platforms, express consignment operators, and other entities involved in selling or importing goods.
  • More parties, including those with an interest in the merchandise, can receive this information to improve the fight against counterfeiting.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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