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Designating July as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month

Original title: A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

July 29, 2026

Trademarks Consumer Protection Economy Public Awareness

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes a formal federal awareness period intended to educate the public on how s help identify authentic goods and prevent the purchase of potentially unsafe counterfeit products.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Consumers

Consumers are the target audience for the education and awareness initiatives promoted by this designation.

Trademark holders

Businesses and entities that own trademarks are recognized for their role in the economy and consumer safety.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 29, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This Senate resolution officially designates the month of July as 'National Anti- and Consumer Education and Awareness Month' to highlight the role of s in protecting consumer safety and supporting the economy.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws regarding counterfeit goods?

No, this is a commemorative resolution that designates a month for public awareness and education; it does not alter existing criminal or civil laws.

What is the purpose of this designation?

The purpose is to recognize the importance of s in the economy and to educate consumers on how trademarks help ensure product safety.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Consumer Education

The resolution signals a legislative emphasis on public awareness as a tool for combating the economic and safety risks associated with counterfeit goods.

United States Senate

Connected Entities

bill_numberServicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944“The core subject of the resolution”Map →

personFranklin D. Roosevelt“President who initiated the GI Bill”Map →

organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body that agreed to the resolution.”Map →

otherGI Bill of Rights“Common name for the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944”Map →

bill_numberHarry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017“A subsequent act building upon the GI Bill”Map →

organizationUnited States Congress“The legislative body that passed subsequent acts”Map →

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Responsible for administering the GI Bill benefits”Map →

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