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S. 1421 · 118th Congress · Commerce

COOL Online Act

Out of committee Introduced May 3, 2023 Latest action Dec 13, 2023

What it does

This bill requires sellers of imported products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products and the country where the seller's principal place of business is located.

This requirement does not apply to specified products, such as agricultural commodities, food or drugs, or previously owned items.

The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, May 3, 2023 (Introduced in Senate). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

Latest action

Dec 13, 2023 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.