S. 3642 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012
S. 3642 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Nov 27, 2012, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 27, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-236
What it does
Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012 - Amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 to apply the prohibition against the theft of trade secrets to a trade secret that is related to a product or service used in or intended for use in interstate or foreign commerce (currently, a trade secret that is related to or included in a product that is produced for or placed in interstate or foreign commerce).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 27, 2012
- Passed the SenateNov 27, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2012
- Became lawDec 28, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-236. (Dec 28, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 18, 2012 · Passed388–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification ActHouse · Dec 18, 2012
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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