H.R. 628 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges.
H.R. 628 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 22, 2009, sponsored by Darrell Issa with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 111-349
What it does
Establishes a pilot program in certain U.S. district courts under which: (1) those district judges who request to hear cases involving patent or plant variety protection issues are designated by the chief judge to hear them; (2) such cases are randomly assigned to the district court judges, regardless of whether they are designated; (3) a judge not designated to whom such a case is assigned may decline to accept the case; and…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Darrell Issa (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2009
- Passed the HouseMar 17, 2009
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-349. (Jan 4, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 17, 2010 · Passed371–1 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 17, 2009 · Passed409–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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