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This resolution designates July 2025 as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month" to highlight the serious economic and safety risks posed by counterfeit goods. The resolution emphasizes that counterfeit products threaten consumer health, undermine intellectual property rights, and cause significant economic damage, with an estimated $200 billion annual loss to U.S. businesses and over 750,000 jobs lost. The Senate supports educational efforts to raise public awareness about the dangers of counterfeit goods, particularly noting the risks from online platforms and international sources like China and Hong Kong, which account for over 90% of dangerous counterfeit goods seized by customs. The resolution specifically points to risks in various sectors, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and medical products, and highlights the particularly alarming issue of counterfeit prescription pills containing deadly substances like fentanyl. By designating this awareness month, the Senate aims to educate consumers, promote comprehensive anti-counterfeiting efforts across federal, state, and private sectors, and reaffirm the United States' commitment to combating the production and distribution of illegal counterfeit products.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/314/all-info