H.R. 3811 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
TRIPP Act
H.R. 3811 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jun 11, 2021, sponsored by Tim Burchett with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
Trade Related Intellectual Property Protection Act or the TRIPP Act This bill requires the President to oppose any waiver of obligations under the TRIPS Agreement (i.e., the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) held by members of the World Trade Organization unless there is an express, statutory authorization for such a waiver.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Burchett (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 11, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (Jun 11, 2021)
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- H.R. 8982: Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act
- S. 1489: USTR Inspector General Act of 2021
- H.R. 3498: DATA Act
- H.R. 4476: DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
- H.R. 6940: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- H.R. 7437: No Timber From Tyrants Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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