Bill · S.Res. 314· Senate(119-SRES-314)
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".
- Introduced
- 7/8/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates the month of July 2025 as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month." It recognizes the role trademarks play in protecting consumer safety and supporting the economy. The measure highlights the dangers posed by counterfeit goods, including risks to health and economic stability. It aims to support the education of the public regarding the dangers of these products. Additionally, the resolution affirms the need for education efforts across federal, state, and private sectors. Finally, it promotes awareness to reduce the supply and demand for counterfeit items.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The resolution focuses heavily on educating consumers to protect them from unsafe and counterfeit products.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The resolution directly supports the protection of brand owners and their intellectual property.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution explicitly mentions protecting vulnerable populations including children from counterfeit dangers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Consumer Safety and Health: The resolution aims to educate the public about the "actual and potential dangers counterfeit products pose to consumer health and safety," specifically regarding medical products and items that do not meet safety standards (Resolution, Clauses 2 and 4).
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Economic Protection: By promoting awareness to reduce the demand for counterfeit products, the measure seeks to combat the loss of jobs and the displacement of legitimate sales that harm the United States economy (Resolution, Clause 4; Whereas clauses regarding economic impact).
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Informed Consumer Choices: The resolution supports efforts to equip consumers with "information and tools needed to safeguard against illegal counterfeit products" in various forms of commerce (Resolution, Clause 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the resolution.
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+4Good For Children+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 7/17/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
- 7/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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