WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos following a recent report by The Wall Street Journal  detailing thousands of banned, unsafe, and deceptive products available through Amazon. In the letter, Senator Scott urged Amazon to implement the important safety measures of his Promoting Responsibility In Markets and E-Retailers (PRIME) Act of 2019 to increase transparency for American consumers.

Read the full letter HERE or below.

Dear Jeff:

            The safety of American families is my top priority. However, the recent Wall Street Journal report detailing thousands of banned, unsafe, and deceptive products on Amazon’s platform is deeply concerning. Every day, American consumers are being misled because poor oversight has opened Amazon’s market to millions of third-party sellers. This is unacceptable.

         I’m fighting every day to protect American consumers, which is why I introduced the Promoting Responsibility In Markets and E-Retailers (PRIME) Act of 2019. My bill would require online retailers to list the country of origin for each product they sell. Americans have a right to know where the products they buy online are made. This will not only give consumers more information to make valuable decisions, but it will also protect them against fraudulent, deceptive and unsafe products.

Important safety provisions like those in the PRIME Act will help keep our families safe. Amazon, and other online retailers across America, should not wait for Congress to act. I urge Amazon to be a leader in public safety by immediately providing transparency about the products sold on your platform and list where each product is made. This would greatly benefit consumers and demonstrate Amazon’s commitment to safety. I look forward to working with you on ways to further protect American families and promote transparency.

                                    Sincerely,

                                    Rick Scott

                                    United States Senator

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