H.R. 1689 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.
H.R. 1689 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 19, 2005, sponsored by Tom Feeney with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Amends the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 to prohibit U.S. courts from recognizing, enforcing, or otherwise validating any assertion of rights by an individual (currently, by a designated Cuban national) of a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated by the Cuban government unless the original owner of such mark or name…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Feeney (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (May 10, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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