Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 1, 2019Commerce
H.R. 1999
Fair Licensing Access for Governments Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 1, 2019)
Fair Licensing Access for Governments Act of 2019 or the FLAG Act of 2019
This bill allows for the registration of trademarks that contain the flag or insignia of a country, state, or municipality if the entity represented by the flag or insignia gives written consent. Currently, such trademarks may not be registered, regardless of consent.
What just happenedMay 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
4cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills3subjects
- Introduced in HouseApr 1, 2019
- May 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee - Apr 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 1, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 1, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House