What does SHARING OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS of To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. do?

This section amends Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930. The amendment modifies the requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the sharing of information related to suspected intellectual property rights violations. Changes include revising the standard for suspicion from 'suspects' to 'has a reasonable suspicion'. The definition of 'merchandise' is expanded to include packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels. CBP is authorized to provide nonpublic information about merchandise to the person who reported the suspected violation, obtained from various entities involved in sales or importation. The Secretary may prescribe regulations for notifying the person when nonpublic information is transmitted. Paragraph (5) is added to subsection (b) allowing the Commissioner to share information with 'any other party with an interest in the merchandise'.

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To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

Q: What does Preamble of To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. do?

This bill is formally titled 'AN ACT To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.'

Last updated: 4/28/2026 · Introduced: 8/8/2025

Author: Blake Moore (R-UT)

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This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to facilitate the sharing of information related to suspected intellectual property rights violations in trade.
The bill allows for the sharing of nonpublic information about merchandise with individuals suspected of intellectual property violations.
The Secretary is authorized to establish regulations for notifying suspected violators about shared information.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 2677(In Committee)Official page

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