HR 5556 United States House · 118th Congress

Reinforcing American-Made Products Act

HR 5556, the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act, amends federal law to clarify that federal regulations for "Made in USA" labeling override conflicting state laws. It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and importers who use "Made in USA" or similar labels on products sold across state lines. The key provision states that federal rules about such labels will supersede state laws governing their use, while still allowing states to enforce against misleading labels not meeting federal standards. This creates a single federal standard for "Made in USA" claims in interstate commerce, reducing conflicting state requirements.
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Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 19, 2023 Last action Nov 2, 2023
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Sep 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Sep 19, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 19, 2023
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John R. Curtis
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