[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
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             STOP COUNTERFEITING IN MANUFACTURED GOODS ACT

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, as a proud cosponsor of H.R. 32, the Stop 
Counterfeiting in Manufactured Good Act, I rise in support of this 
legislation. In a time when U.S. manufacturing has been tested again 
and again by foreign markets, we must do everything we can to ensure 
that this vital industry continues to grow stronger. The Stop 
Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act will do just that.
  With its two pronged approach to destroy equipment used to 
manufacture counterfeit goods and to prohibit the trafficking of such 
goods, this legislation will save American manufacturers billions of 
dollars every year. Furthermore, the Stop Counterfeiting in 
Manufactured Goods Act will provide the same type of protection under 
the law for manufacturers that we now grant to copyright owners. This 
legislation is a welcome addition to the numerous efforts this Congress 
has undertaken to preserve the manufacturing sector.
  I commend Congressman Knollenberg for his interest in helping to 
protect manufacturing by granting law enforcement authorities the tools 
they need to put an end to counterfeiting practices. I urge my 
colleagues to support this legislation that will not only go a long to 
way in helping to preserve an American way of life, but it will also 
protect all Americans from the deception of counterfeit goods.

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