United States 119th Congress Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 2677 — A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

Last action — Held at the desk.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill enhances U.S. Customs' ability to share information on suspected intellectual property violations.

This legislation allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share more information with various stakeholders regarding suspected intellectual property violations in imported goods. It expands the definition of who can assist CBP and broadens the types of information shared, helping prevent trade violations.

Summary

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide information to certain persons (e.g., trademark or copyright owners) regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. Under current law, if CBP suspects that merchandise is being imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws, it may request assistance from specified persons when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of these laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise and its packaging and labels. This bill (1) expands the definition of person to allow CBP to request assistance from any other appropriate party with an interest in the imported merchandise, and (2) expands the scope of information that CBP is authorized to share with others to include information on and images of packing materials and shipping containers.The bill allows CBP to request this assistance if it has a reasonable suspicion (currently, suspects) that the merchandise being imported is in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws.Additionally, CBP may provide a person with nonpublic information about the imported merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale, importation, or facilitation of the merchandise into the United States and has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by CBP.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to S. 2677 expands the types of information that must be provided, specifying it includes not just images of merchandise, but also its packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels. Additionally, it clarifies that when nonpublic information is transmitted, notification must be provided to the relevant party in accordance with regulations set by the Secretary. This change enhances the detail of the information that U.S. Customs and Border Protection collects and specifies the notification requirement, which may facilitate better communication regarding imported merchandise.

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2677 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2677 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2677 To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
2677 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2025 Mr.
Grassley (for himself and Ms.
Hassan) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
(B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``, packing materials, shipping containers,'' after ``its packaging'' each place it appears;
(B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``, packing materials, containers,'' after ``its packaging'' the first place it appears;
and (ii) by striking ``;
(ii) by striking ``and its packaging and labels'' after ``images of the merchandise'' and inserting ``, its packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels'';
and (iii) by striking ``;
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``;
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon;
and'';
``(3) may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was-- ``(A) generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, an express consignment operator, a freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise into the United States or the facilitation of such sale or importation;
``(3) may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise, or the facilitation thereof, into the United States that has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by U.S.
and ``(B) provided to, shared with, or obtained by, U.S.
Customs and Border Protection;
Customs and Border Protection.'';
and ``(4) in the case of the provision of nonpublic information described in paragraph (3), shall provide to the person notification of the information transmitted, in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.'';
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting ``;
<all>
Passed the Senate August 7, 2026.
Attest:
Secretary.
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2677 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill expands the information sharing practices by U.S. Customs and Border Protection related to suspected violations of intellectual property rights.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(a)

    suspects → has a reasonable suspicion

    Changes the threshold for suspicion from 'suspects' to having 'a reasonable suspicion'.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(a)(1)

    and its packaging and labels → , its packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels

    Broadens the scope of provided information to include packing materials and containers.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(a)(1)

    ; and → ;

    Modifies the punctuation to better accommodate additional clauses.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(a)

    period → semicolon

    Allows for the addition of new clauses by changing the punctuation to a semicolon.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(a)

    (3) may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise, or the facilitation thereof, into the United States that has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and (4) in the case of the provision of nonpublic information described in paragraph (3), shall provide to the person notification of the information transmitted, in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.

    Introduces new provisions for sharing additional nonpublic information with individuals involved in merchandise-related matters.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(b)(3)

    ; and → ;

    Prepares the structure for an additional clause by modifying punctuation.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(b)(4)

    period → ; and

    Facilitates the introduction of a new category of persons in the subsequent clause.

  • 19 U.S.C. 1628a(b)

    (5) any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner.

    Expands the definition of who may be considered as a party with interest in the merchandise.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  3. Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4551)

  6. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4551)

  8. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Received in the House.

  10. Held at the desk.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2677 do?
This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide information to certain persons (e.g., trademark or copyright owners) regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. Under current law, if CBP suspects that merchandise is being imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws, it may request assistance from specified persons when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of these laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise and its packaging and labels. This bill (1) expands the definition of person to allow CBP to request assistance from any other appropriate party with an interest in the imported merchandise, and (2) expands the scope of information that CBP is authorized to share with others to include information on and images of packing materials and shipping containers.The bill allows CBP to request this assistance if it has a reasonable suspicion (currently, suspects) that the merchandise being imported is in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws.Additionally, CBP may provide a person with nonpublic information about the imported merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale, importation, or facilitation of the merchandise into the United States and has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by CBP.
Who sponsors S 2677?
S 2677 is sponsored by Hassan, Margaret Wood (Democratic) and Grassley, Chuck (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2677?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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