Legislative subject term
Intellectual property
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132 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 741.
- S. 4668 (119th) Oct 5, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
Received in the Senate.
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A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Held at the desk.
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USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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BLADE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
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Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Held at the desk.
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NO FAKES Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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America the Beautiful Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
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Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
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Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
Received in the Senate.
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Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
- H.R. 7147 (119th) Apr 30, 2026
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
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To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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STRIDE Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
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Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.
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Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
- S. 3971 (119th) Apr 13, 2026
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
- H.R. 8029 (119th) Apr 2, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Received in the Senate.
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Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026
Star Print ordered on the bill.
- H.R. 7744 (119th) Mar 9, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Royalty Transparency Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
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CCP IP Act
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
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Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Drug Competition Enhancement Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 43.
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Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 46.
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Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 41.
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NO FAKES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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NO FAKES Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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SAVE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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SHIELD Against CCP Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Royalty Transparency Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 725.
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RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2024
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-705.
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
- H.R. 9668 (118th) Dec 11, 2024
SHIELD Against CCP Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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PREVAIL Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
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No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-137.
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IDEA Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.
- H.R. 3334 (118th) Nov 12, 2024
STOP CCP Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 1398 (118th) Sep 16, 2024
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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NO FAKES Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Royalty Transparency Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.
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Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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IDEA Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
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NO FAKES Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
- H.R. 1631 (118th) Jul 22, 2024
Pro Codes Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 127 (Roll no. 357).
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Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 8772 (118th) Jul 11, 2024
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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PAID Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 22.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4090-4091)
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.
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MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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CCP IP Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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Accurate VA Accreditation Information Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-460.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
- H.R. 4364 (118th) Nov 2, 2023
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
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Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Agricultural Right to Repair Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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HHS COVID–19 Origin Transparency Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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HHS COVID–19 Origin Transparency Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of August as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3739; text: CR S3771-3772)
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SCREEN Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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Critical Supply Chains Commission Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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ONSHORE Manufacturing Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Agency Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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TRACK Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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Pro Codes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 20.
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Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
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Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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TRACK Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Genomics Data Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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ONSHORE Manufacturing Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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