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COOL Online Act

USA119th CongressHR-9057| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos A. Gimenez

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act," or COOL Online Act, mandates that internet websites conspicuously display the country of origin for new products of foreign origin, including all countries for multi-sourced items, and the country where the seller has its principal place of business . This disclosure applies to products marked or required to be marked under the Tariff Act of 1930, ensuring consumers are informed about where products come from and where the seller is located. Exemptions include specific agricultural commodities (like meat, poultry, and egg products), food and drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, used or previously-owned articles , and goods listed by small sellers (under $20,000 in annual sales and fewer than 200 discrete sales). For certain non-prescription drugs, the bill requires disclosure of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor's name and place of business. Manufacturers, importers, and other suppliers are obligated to provide this information to retailers, who benefit from a safe harbor if they disclose information provided by third parties. Retailers are also protected from liability if they relied in good faith on false information and promptly corrected it upon notice. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts. To ensure consistent implementation, the FTC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture must establish an interagency agreement. The act will take effect 12 months after this agreement's publication.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6299
COOL Online Act
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-294
Introduced in Senate
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6299
    COOL Online Act


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-294
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Related Bills

  • S 119-294: COOL Online Act

COOL Online Act

USA119th CongressHR-9057| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
The "Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act," or COOL Online Act, mandates that internet websites conspicuously display the country of origin for new products of foreign origin, including all countries for multi-sourced items, and the country where the seller has its principal place of business . This disclosure applies to products marked or required to be marked under the Tariff Act of 1930, ensuring consumers are informed about where products come from and where the seller is located. Exemptions include specific agricultural commodities (like meat, poultry, and egg products), food and drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, used or previously-owned articles , and goods listed by small sellers (under $20,000 in annual sales and fewer than 200 discrete sales). For certain non-prescription drugs, the bill requires disclosure of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor's name and place of business. Manufacturers, importers, and other suppliers are obligated to provide this information to retailers, who benefit from a safe harbor if they disclose information provided by third parties. Retailers are also protected from liability if they relied in good faith on false information and promptly corrected it upon notice. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts. To ensure consistent implementation, the FTC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture must establish an interagency agreement. The act will take effect 12 months after this agreement's publication.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6299
COOL Online Act
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-294
Introduced in Senate
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6299
    COOL Online Act


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-294
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos A. Gimenez

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-294: COOL Online Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted