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S.Res. 487 · 112th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the ambush marketing adversely affects Team USA and the…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the ambush marketing adversely affects Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and should not be condoned.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 112th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

4 cosponsors · 1 D, 3 R

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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) ambush marketing should not be condoned, especially those marketing efforts that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract and retain the necessary sponsorships to be successful at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, England; and (2) corporations in the United States should be encouraged to…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jun 7, 2012

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) ambush marketing should not be condoned, especially those marketing efforts that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract and retain the necessary sponsorships to be successful at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, England; and (2) corporations in the United States should be encouraged to cease all ambush marketing efforts, particularly related to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the ambush marketing adversely affects Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and should not be condoned.

Latest action (Jun 7, 2012): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3843-3844)

Policy area: Sports and Recreation · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 7, 2012

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No recorded floor vote found.