STATEMENT: PASS Coalition members are committed to preventing the sale of counterfeits on our platforms, and dedicate substantial resources to prevent counterfeit listings, combat bad actors, and protect consumers. PASS remains concerned that the SHOP SAFE Act will harm American small businesses and entrepreneurs who sell online without preventing counterfeits from reaching consumers. The PASS Coalition remains committed to working with the bill’s sponsors to limit the sale of counterfeits without harming American small businesses and consumers.
Washington, DC – Today, the Coalition to Protect America’s Small Sellers (PASS) commends the FTC for publishing guidance ahead of the June 27, 2023 effective date for implementation of the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for (INFORM) Consumers Act. This guidance marks a significant step forward and should signal to state legislatures that this comprehensive federal law provides a necessary foundation for safeguarding American consumers across the country.
For Immediate Release December 20, 2022 ![]() Washington, DC – Today, the Coalition to Protect America’s Small Sellers is thrilled to announce that Congress has passed its omnibus spending bill, which includes the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for (INFORM) Consumers Act. The inclusion of INFORM in the omni was the culmination of a multi-year effort and we would like to thank Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for their tireless advocacy on behalf of consumers and small businesses. ![]() Washington, DC – Today, the Coalition to Protect America’s Small Sellers is thrilled to announce that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for (INFORM) Consumers Act (H.R. 5502). The bill passed under suspension of the rules, indicating strong bipartisan support for the legislation. We would like to thank Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for spearheading the INFORM Consumers Act in the House and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of consumers and small businesses.
![]() On June 2, the Coalition to Protect America's Small Sellers (PASS) submitted a letter to key leaders of the Bipartisan Innovation Act Conference Committee outlining legislative priorities for the finalized competition measure. As the Committee works to reconcile differences between the America COMPETES Act and USICA, PASS has identified three issues for the committee's consideration: (1) removal of the SHOP SAFE Act - Section 80103 (America COMPETES); (2) inclusion of the INFORM Consumers Act - Section 20213 (America COMPETES); and (3) removal of the Country of Origin Labeling Act - Section 2511 (USICA). |