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PASS Highlights Role of Recommerce in Recycling Innovation at Congressional Hearing

7/15/2025

 
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.

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POLITICO Inside Congress: New Recommerce Caucus Alert

6/26/2025

 
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This post originally appeared in POLITICO's 'Inside Congress' newsletter on June 26, 2025

Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and Nicole Malliotakis launched the Recommerce Caucus Wednesday — a bipartisan coalition that will champion the buying and selling of pre-owned, refurbished and secondhand goods.

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PASS Coalition Endorses Bipartisan Recommerce Caucus to Advance Economic Opportunity and Sustainability in America’s Secondhand Market

6/25/2025

 
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2025
Media Contact: Chris Lamond
[email protected]
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.

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PASS Coalition Endorses Bipartisan Bill Targeting Counterfeit Imports

10/22/2024

 
For Immediate Release
October 22, 2024
Media Contact
Chris Lamond
(202) 688-0225
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​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.


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PASS Coalition Continues to Oppose House re-introduced version of the SHOPSAFE Act, Urges Congress to focus on the problem instead of hurting small businesses

6/12/2024

 
For Immediate Release
​June 12, 2024
Contact
Chris Lamond (202) 688-0225
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.

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PASS Coalition Commends the FTC for Timely Implementation of the INFORM Consumers Act, Establishing a Comprehensive Federal Law for Consumer Protection

6/12/2023

 
​For Immediate Release Point of Contact:
June 9, 2023
Point of Contact:
Chris Lamond
202.688.0222
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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.  

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PASS Coalition Member eBay Publishes Small Online Business Inclusive Global Trade Report

3/29/2023

 
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On March 23, eBay, a member of the Coalition to Protect America's Small Sellers (PASS), announced the publication of its Small Online Business Inclusive Global Trade Report that outlines ways in which the eBay marketplace is proving to be a trade equalizer for sellers worldwide. 

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PASS Coalition Hails INCLUSION of INFORM Act –  Legislation that Protects Consumers and Small Sellers in the Online Marketplace Ecosystem –in 2023 Omnibus

12/20/2022

 
For Immediate Release
December 20, 2022
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​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.  


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PASS Coalition Hails House Passage of INFORM Act – Legislation that Protects Consumers and Small Sellers in the Online Marketplace Ecosystem

11/17/2022

 
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​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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Letter: Rethink SHOP SAFE Act As A Competitive Boost

7/19/2022

 
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This letter to the editor originally appeared in The Buffalo News on Thursday, July 14. 
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​Legislation currently being considered by Congress, H.R. 5374 (the SHOP SAFE Act), while well intentioned, takes the wrong approach in addressing counterfeit online sales. By holding marketplace platforms liable for selling products that might possibly infringe on a competitor’s trademark, the legislation allows big companies to weaponize their oversized market power by threatening to sue smaller “mom and pop” retailers for infringement. 

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