Congressman Blake Moore’s Counterfeit Notification Act passed the House of Representatives on Apr. 27. The legislation, introduced with Congressman Brad Schneider, aims to stop counterfeit and pirated products from entering the United States by changing how Customs and Border Protection can share information about suspicious shipments with intellectual property rights holders, carriers, and e-commerce platforms.
The issue is important because counterfeit goods can threaten public safety, harm American businesses, and disrupt jobs. The bill received strong bipartisan support in December 2025 when it passed the Ways and Means Committee by a vote of 40-0.
“The global economy is flush with threats from counterfeiters, IP thieves, and black-market traders,” Rep. Blake Moore said. “This bill unlocks real-time intelligence sharing between CBP and the private sector that will help shut down these networks and cut off the flow of counterfeit products before they reach American shores. This will safeguard American businesses and protect our citizens from dangerous counterfeit goods. I’m thrilled that this bill has generated strong bipartisan support and passed the House of Representatives today.” Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith said: “The limits placed on information sharing between Customs and Border Protection officials and private businesses when it comes to stopping intellectual property theft are needless and counterproductive… Expanding CBP’s ability to coordinate with those who have a vested interest in protecting American innovation will improve our law enforcement capabilities… I commend Representative Moore for his leadership in defending strong trade enforcement that provides for the development of cutting-edge technology – whether in the heart of the Silicon Slopes in his home state of Utah or in communities across this country.” Rep. Schneider added: “Counterfeit goods undercut American businesses, threaten jobs, and endanger public safety… I’m proud to have worked closely with my colleague on the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Blake Moore to advance this legislation through the House, and I look forward to swift passage in the Senate.”
Currently, Customs officials are limited in what shipment details they can share about suspected counterfeits; they cannot provide packing materials or shipping documentation identifying product origins to key parties such as rights holders or carriers like DHL or UPS. The new bill allows Customs officers explicit authority to share all relevant shipment data—including packaging images—with companies involved at various stages if counterfeiting is suspected.
Blake Moore is currently serving in Congress representing Utah’s 1st district after replacing Rob Bishop in 2021 according to congressional records. He has served since 2021 as reported by official sources. Moore was born in Ogden, Utah in 1980; he is now 42 years old living in Salt Lake City according to his biography. He graduated from University of Utah with a BA degree in 2005 according to university alumni records.
Supporters say expanding data-sharing powers could help identify patterns used by traffickers—such as repeated use of fake return addresses—so carriers like UPS or FedEx can intercept future parcels sooner.
