Bill · S. 2677· Senate(119-S-2677)
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/10/2026 — Held at the desk.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
This bill aims to expand how information is shared regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. It amends Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 to change the standard for information sharing to include when there is a reasonable suspicion. The bill expands the types of items covered to include packing materials and containers. Additionally, it allows for the sharing of nonpublic information obtained from online marketplaces, freight forwarders, or other entities involved in the sale or importation of merchandise. It also requires notification when such nonpublic information is transmitted. Finally, it expands the list of parties who can receive information to include any other party with an interest in the merchandise as determined by the Commissioner.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+6
The bill enhances the ability to identify and act upon suspected intellectual property violations in trade.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits business owners by providing better tools to protect their intellectual property from theft.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The bill strengthens trade enforcement by expanding the information available to combat intellectual property theft.
The opposite
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-3
The bill facilitates the sharing of nonpublic information from online marketplaces, which could impact data privacy.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3
By allowing the sharing of nonpublic information from digital marketplaces, the bill may reduce certain privacy expectations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Information Sharing: The bill allows for the provision of nonpublic information regarding merchandise generated by online marketplaces, express consignment operators, or freight forwarders to interested persons (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (3)). This could help parties track and identify suspected intellectual property violations.
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Increased Scope of Covered Items: The amendment expands the descriptions of merchandise to include its packaging, packing materials, and containers (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (1)). This provides a more comprehensive view of the goods involved in trade.
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Inclusion of Interested Parties: The bill allows the Commissioner to determine that any other party with an interest in the merchandise may receive information (Section 1, subsection (b), paragraph (5)). This could provide more people with the information they need to protect their interests.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Lowered Threshold for Information Sharing: By changing the language from "suspects" to "has a reasonable suspicion," the bill alters the standard used for these actions (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (1)(A)).
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Sharing of Nonpublic Information: The bill permits the sharing of nonpublic information that was provided to or obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection from various entities like online marketplaces or freight forwarders (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+6Improves Data Privacy-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Privacy Rights-3
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | In the nature of a substitute. |
- 8/10/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 8/7/2026
- Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4551)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4551)
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire