Chuck Grassley (R-IA)· Aug 7, 2026
S.Amdt. 6767: In the nature of a substitute.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
S. 2677 · Senate bill Foreign Trade and International Finance
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill aims to expand how information is shared regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. It amends Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 to change the standard for information sharing to include when there is a reasonable suspicion. The bill expands the types of items covered to include packing materials and containers. Additionally, it allows for the sharing of nonpublic information obtained from online marketplaces, freight forwarders, or other entities involved in the sale or importation of merchandise. It also requires notification when such nonpublic information is transmitted. Finally, it expands the list of parties who can receive information to include any other party with an interest in the merchandise as determined by the Commissioner.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?
The bill enhances the ability to identify and act upon suspected intellectual property violations in trade.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill benefits business owners by providing better tools to protect their intellectual property from theft.
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill strengthens trade enforcement by expanding the information available to combat intellectual property theft.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill facilitates the sharing of nonpublic information from online marketplaces, which could impact data privacy.
- Scored -3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
By allowing the sharing of nonpublic information from digital marketplaces, the bill may reduce certain privacy expectations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Information Sharing: The bill allows for the provision of nonpublic information regarding merchandise generated by online marketplaces, express consignment operators, or freight forwarders to interested persons (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (3)). This could help parties track and identify suspected intellectual property violations.
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Increased Scope of Covered Items: The amendment expands the descriptions of merchandise to include its packaging, packing materials, and containers (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (1)). This provides a more comprehensive view of the goods involved in trade.
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Inclusion of Interested Parties: The bill allows the Commissioner to determine that any other party with an interest in the merchandise may receive information (Section 1, subsection (b), paragraph (5)). This could provide more people with the information they need to protect their interests.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Lowered Threshold for Information Sharing: By changing the language from "suspects" to "has a reasonable suspicion," the bill alters the standard used for these actions (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (1)(A)).
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Sharing of Nonpublic Information: The bill permits the sharing of nonpublic information that was provided to or obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection from various entities like online marketplaces or freight forwarders (Section 1, subsection (a), paragraph (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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill benefits business owners by providing better tools to protect their intellectual property from theft.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill strengthens trade enforcement by expanding the information available to combat intellectual property theft.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill enhances the ability to identify and act upon suspected intellectual property violations in trade. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill facilitates the sharing of nonpublic information from online marketplaces, which could impact data privacy.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information with interested parties. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill adds requirements for notification when nonpublic information is transmitted. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — By allowing the sharing of nonpublic information from digital marketplaces, the bill may reduce certain privacy expectations.
- 8/10/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 8/7/2026
- Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4551)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4551)
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
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