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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...

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On 2026-07-29, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADEMARKS IN THE ECONOMY AND THE ROLE OF TRADEMARKS IN PROTECTING CONSUMER SAFETY BY DESI" in the Senate.

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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...

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] 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'' Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 818, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 818) 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''. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 818) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________

Referenced legislation: SRES818, SRES818

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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... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] 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'' Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 818, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 818) 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''. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 818) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ Referenced legislation: SRES818, SRES818