A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act" requires specific disclosures for new products of foreign origin sold on the internet. Under this bill, websites must conspicuously display a product's country of origin and the country where the seller's principal place of business is located. Certain items, such as agricultural products, specific food and drug categories, used goods, and goods from small sellers, are excluded from these requirements. For certain drug products, the website must show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these rules as unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Enhances consumer transparency by requiring clear online disclosure of product country of origin and seller location.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Increases commercial transparency by requiring clear internet disclosures of product origins.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?
Standardizes country of origin display requirements for internet retail across state lines.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Imposes administrative burdens on supply chain information sharing and disclosure compliance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Consumers: The bill requires that the country of origin and the seller's principal place of business be shown in a "conspicuous place" on internet website descriptions (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Specific Information for Drug Purchases: For certain drugs, consumers will see the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor directly in the product description (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protection for Retailers against False Information: Retailers are not held in violation if they relied in good faith on a false or deceptive representation provided by a third party and took immediate action to remove it upon notice (Section 2(c)).
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Safe Harbor for Marketplace Sellers: Sellers on an internet website marketplace can satisfy disclosure requirements by using information provided by third-party manufacturers, importers, or distributors (Section 2(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Burdens for Certain Sellers: Sellers of certain drug products are required to include the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor in the website description (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Mandatory Information Sharing: Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other suppliers are obligated to provide origin and location information to the relevant retailer (Section 2(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Increases commercial transparency by requiring clear internet disclosures of product origins. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Standardizes country of origin display requirements for internet retail across state lines. Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands FTC enforcement authority regarding online product labeling.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Enhances consumer transparency by requiring clear online disclosure of product country of origin and seller location. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Exempts small sellers with annual sales under $20,000 from disclosure burdens, providing minor regulatory relief.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Imposes administrative burdens on supply chain information sharing and disclosure compliance.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — Imposes mandatory disclosure rules enforced by the FTC on online marketplace sellers.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey