United States 115th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 6758 — SUCCESS Act Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-273.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 10, 2018. Enacted.

Summary

SUCCESS Act Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans. The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents. (Sec. 4) Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 115-273.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6876)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8815)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6758.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8815-8817)

  12. Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 754.

  14. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-966.

  15. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  18. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6758 do?
SUCCESS Act Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans. The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents. (Sec. 4) Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.
Who sponsors HR 6758?
HR 6758 is sponsored by Steve Chabot (R).
What is the current status of HR 6758?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 10, 2018. Enacted.
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