H.R. 7259 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
H.R. 7259 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2020, sponsored by Lucy McBath with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 116-316
What it does
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act This bill authorizes the holder of an acceleration certificate awarded under the Patents for Humanity program to transfer the certificate to another party. (The Patents for Humanity program recognizes patent owners, applicants, and licensees that use their inventions to meet humanitarian challenges. The winners each receive a certificate that can be used to accelerate certain U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lucy McBath (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2020
- Passed the HouseJun 25, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-316. (Jan 5, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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