S. 1890 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
S. 1890 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 29, 2015, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 65 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-153
What it does
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to create a private civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. A trade secret owner may file a civil action in a U.S. district court seeking relief for trade secret misappropriation related to a product or service in interstate or foreign commerce.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 36 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 4, 2016
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentApr 29, 2016
- Became lawMay 11, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-153. (May 11, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 27, 2016 · Passed410–2 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Apr 4, 2016 · Bill Passed87–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of…Senate · Apr 4, 2016
- Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016House · Apr 27, 2016
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- S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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