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S. 1291 (102nd)

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to impose a 5-year moratorium on the granting of patents on invertebrate or vertebrate animals, including those that have been genetically engineered, in order to provide time for Congress to fully assess, consider and respond to the economic, environmental, and ethical issues raised by the patenting of such animals.

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Introduced

13 June 1991

Last action

29 July 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

10 August 2026

Environment

Summary

Imposes a five-year moratorium on the granting of patents of invertebrate or vertebrate animals.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 1991

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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