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S. 294: COOL Online Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-29
SponsorSen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Policy areaAgriculture and Food
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last updated2026-06-08

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act or the COOL Online Act

This bill requires sellers of imported products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products and the country where the seller's principal place of business is located.

This requirement does not apply to specified products, such as agricultural commodities, food or drugs, or previously owned items.

The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Rick Scott R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 294 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 294?

S. 294 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: COOL Online Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 294 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).