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As the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment convened a hearing titled “Beyond the Blue Bin: Forging a Federal Landscape for Recycling Innovation and Economic Growth,” the Coalition to Protect Small Sellers (PASS) submitted a letter for the record emphasizing the critical role of recommerce in America’s circular economy.
Washington, D.C. — The Coalition to Protect America’s Small Sellers (PASS Coalition) today praised the creation of the newly launched bipartisan Recommerce Caucus, led by Congresswomen Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37). The caucus is dedicated to promoting policies that support the growing economy of pre-owned, refurbished, and secondhand goods — a sector projected to reach $1.04 trillion globally by 2035 and already embraced by more than half of U.S. consumers.
 WASHINGTON, DC — The Coalition to Protect America’s Small Sellers (PASS Coalition) announced support for bipartisan legislation, S. 5160, to would further enhance the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ability to crack down on counterfeit imports. We applaud Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) for offering a significant step forward in ensuring consumer protection, enhancing competition, and supporting economic development.
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.
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