S. 791 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017
S. 791 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 30, 2017, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 115-259
What it does
Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill directs the Small Business Administration to develop partnership agreements that provide for: development of high-quality training for small businesses related to domestic and international protection of intellectual property, leveraging of training materials already developed for the education of inventors and small businesses, and participation of a nongover…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 30, 2017
- Passed the SenateJul 18, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2018
- Became lawOct 9, 2018
Latest action: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-435. (Dec 19, 2018)
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