Intellectual Property - Legislation
- Bill Sent To President: H.R.6531 Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.
October 07, 2008: Presented to President.
(October 5, 2008) - Bill Sent To President: H.R.6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization ...
To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
October 06, 2008: Presented to President.
(October 4, 2008) - Bill Enacted: S.3295 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of ...
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges, and for other purposes.
August 12, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-313.
(August 10, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3362 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2008
A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
(July 27, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.6362 To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 ...
To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges, and for other purposes.
(June 23, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.6344 Responsive Government Act of 2008
To provide emergency authority to delay or toll judicial proceedings in United States district and circuit courts, and for other purposes.
(June 21, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3182 Science Appropriations Act, 2009
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
(June 21, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3106 Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
A bill to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.
(June 8, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3083 Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008
A bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the Senate that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes.
(June 2, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.582 A resolution recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. ...
A resolution recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. Herbert Saffir, inventor of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, during Hurricane Preparedness Week.
(June 2, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: S.2739 Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008
A bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
May 08, 2008: Signed by President.
(May 6, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5889 Orphan Works Act of 2008
To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works.
(April 22, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2913 Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008
A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works.
(April 22, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2787 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
(March 29, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2661 APCPA
A bill to prohibit the collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent, or deceptive means through the Internet, a practice known as "phishing", to provide the Federal Trade Commission the necessary authority to enforce such prohibition, and for other purposes.
(February 23, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2616 National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects ...
A bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
(February 6, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2614 Greenhouse Gas Emission Atmospheric Removal Act
A bill to facilitate the development, demonstration, and implementation of technology for the use in removing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
(February 6, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2591 A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide ...
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games, and for other purposes.
(February 2, 2008) - Bill Enacted: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
January 28, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-181.
(January 26, 2008) - Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
December 28, 2007: Vetoed by President.
(December 26, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2500 Performance Rights Act
A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
(December 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4789 Performance Rights Act
To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.
(December 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4780 To enact title 51, United States Code, "National and ...
To enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law.
(December 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2483 National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects ...
A bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
(December 11, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2447 A bill to make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17, ...
A bill to make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17, United States Code.
(December 9, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4290 Homeland Security Technology Advancement Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for additional availability of testing facilities and equipment and to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out certain research and development projects.
(December 3, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4279 PRO-IP Act of 2007
To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
(December 3, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2369 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain ...
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are not patentable, and for other purposes.
(November 13, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2317 Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007
A bill to amend titles 17 and 18, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to strengthen and harmonize the protection of intellectual property, and for other purposes.
(November 5, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2237 Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007
A bill to fight crime.
(October 23, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2210 Medical Innovation Prize Act of 2007
A bill to provide incentives for investment in research and development for new medicines, to enhance access to new medicines, and for other purposes.
(October 17, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2168 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft.
(October 14, 2007) - Bill Enacted: H.R.3580 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes.
September 27, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-85.
(September 25, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3578 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
To safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes.
(September 16, 2007) - Bill Enacted: H.R.2272 Protecting America's Competitive Edge Through Energy Act
To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
August 09, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-69.
(August 7, 2007) - Bill Enacted: H.R.556 Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007
To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance of jobs, to reform the process by which such investments are examined for any effect they may have on national security, to establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and for other purposes.
July 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-49.
(July 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3023 Drug and Medical Device Company Gift Disclosure Act
To require the manufacturers, packers, and distributors of prescription drugs and medical devices to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with detailing, promotional, or other marketing activities, and for other purposes.
(July 10, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2992 SBA Trade Programs Act of 2007
To amend the Small Business Act to improve trade programs, and for other purposes.
(July 9, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1695 Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, to promote innovation in the life sciences, and for other purposes.
(June 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2694 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007
To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
(June 11, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1610 Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007
An original bill to ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance of jobs, to reform the process by which such investments are examined for any effect they may have on national security, to establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and for other purposes.
(June 11, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2365 To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other ...
To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other remedies with respect to patents for tax planning methods.
(May 15, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2301 Livestock Identification and Marketing Opportunities Act
To establish a Livestock Identification Board to create and implement a national livestock identification system.
(May 12, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
(April 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
(April 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.314 Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and for ...
Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and for other purposes.
(April 15, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1902 Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2007
To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes.
(April 15, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1088 Lower Prices Reduced with Increased Competition and Efficient ...
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to market exclusivity for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
(April 9, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1082 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes.
(April 8, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1775 Freedom of Information Improvement Act
To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code (popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act) to require the disclosure of certain information related to Federal contractors, and for other purposes.
(March 27, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1432 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market.
(March 7, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.749 A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts ...
A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.
(February 28, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1300 Transit Rail Accommodation Improvement and Needs Act
To strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit.
(February 27, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1306 To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of ...
To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.
(February 27, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.674 Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act ...
A bill to require accountability and enhanced congressional oversight for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.
(February 14, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products.
(February 13, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.623 Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes.
(February 13, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products.
(February 13, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1038 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing ...
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes.
(February 12, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.554 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
A bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes.
(February 10, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes.
(February 5, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.632 H-Prize Act of 2007
To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.
(January 21, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.365 H-Prize Act of 2007
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.
(January 21, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.316 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act
A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market.
(January 15, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.242 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
(January 8, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.380 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
(January 8, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.3778 Small Business Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2006
An original bill to reauthorize and improve the Small Business Act and the Small Business Act of 1958, and for other purposes.
(July 31, 2006) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5965 Program for Real Energy Security Act
To strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit.
(July 26, 2006) - Bill Introduced: S.1604 Judicial Powers Restoration Act of 2005
A bill to restore to the judiciary the power to decide all trademark and trade name cases arising under the laws and treaties of the United States, and for other purposes.
(July 27, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3372 United States Trademark Defense Act of 2005
To improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations and to defend United States intellectual property interests from suspension of benefits abroad, and for other purposes.
(July 19, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1689 To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of ...
To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.
(April 17, 2005) - Bill Introduced: S.691 A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts ...
A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.
(April 2, 2005) - Bill Introduced: S.328 Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2005
A bill to facilitate the sale of United States agricultural products to Cuba, as authorized by the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.
(February 7, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.719 Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2005
To facilitate the sale of United States agricultural products to Cuba, as authorized by the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.
(February 7, 2005)