United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 7803 — To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes.

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The bill introduces a good faith exception for certain fines under Title 35 of the U.S. Code.

  • 35 U.S.C. 41(j)

    , unless the entity shows that the assertion was made in good faith

    This change allows entities to avoid fines if they can demonstrate that their assertion was made in good faith.

  • 35 U.S.C. 123(f)

    , unless the entity shows that the certification was made in good faith

    This change allows entities to avoid fines if they can demonstrate that their certification was made in good faith.

Action History

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7803 do?
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7803?
HR 7803 is sponsored by Issa, Darrell (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7803?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7803?
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