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H.R. 3119 (100th)

A bill to amend title 35 of the United States Code to prohibit the patenting of genetically altered or modified animals.

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Introduced

5 August 1987

Last action

13 July 1988 · Committee

Status

See H.R.4970.

Sponsors

Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9]

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16 January 2025

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Summary

Amends the patent laws to prohibit for two years the patenting of animals altered through genetic engineering technology. Revokes previously granted patents for such animals.

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Timeline

  1. 5 August 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 August 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 August 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 August 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 July 1988

    Committee

    See H.R.4970.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 July 1988

    Failed

    Subcommittee Failed to Report to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 July 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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