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H.Con.Res. 328 (111th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment.

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Introduced

15 November 2010

Last action

17 November 2010 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Critz, Mark S. [D-PA-12], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Bayh-Dole Act (amending federal patent and trademark law) and its subsequent amendments have: (1) made substantial contributions to the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge; (2) fostered dramatic improvements in public health and safety; (3) strengthened higher education; (4) led to the development of new domestic industries and private sector jobs; and (5) benefitted economic and trade policies of the United States. Reaffirms the support of Congress for such Act and the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in the future of the United States. Expresses the gratitude of Congress for the bipartisan leadership of specified former Members on the 30th anniversary of enactment of such Act.

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Timeline

  1. 15 November 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 568). (text: CR H7410)

    Source: Floor

  2. 15 November 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  3. 15 November 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 568).(text: CR H7410)

    Source: Floor

  4. 15 November 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7410-7411)

    Source: Floor

  5. 15 November 2010

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  6. 15 November 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 328.

    Source: Floor

  7. 15 November 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 15 November 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 15 November 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 15 November 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 17 November 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Referred in Senate (text)

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 17 November 2010

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  • Referred in Senate (PDF)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 17 November 2010

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 15 November 2010

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 15 November 2010

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