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US SR314
Resolution
AI Summary
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Designates July 2025 as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month" to highlight the dangers counterfeit products pose to consumer health and safety
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Cites economic impact of counterfeiting: over $200 billion annual cost to U.S. businesses, loss of more than 750,000 jobs, and $29 billion in additional economic losses from displaced legitimate sales
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Notes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 32.3 million counterfeit goods in 2024, valued at over $5.4 billion if genuine, with over 90% originating from China and Hong Kong
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References the DEA's seizure of 60 million fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills in 2024 as evidence of counterfeiting's public health threat
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Affirms commitment to Federal, State, and private sector education efforts to equip consumers with tools to identify and avoid counterfeit products in traditional and online marketplaces
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Commerce
Last Action
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
7/17/2025