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H.R. 6758Became Law

SUCCESS Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 31, 2018)

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 or the SUCCESS Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans.

The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents.

(Sec. 4) Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.

What just happenedOct 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-273.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1](R-OH)Sponsor
10 cosponsors6 D4 R
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  1. Oct 31, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-273.

  2. Oct 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-273.

  3. Oct 31, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 24, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 24, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 12, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 11, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6876)

  9. Oct 11, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6876)

  10. Sep 26, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 25, 2018FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Sep 25, 2018FloorH38310

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

  13. Sep 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8815)

  14. Sep 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8815)

  15. Sep 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6758.

  16. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8815-8817)

  17. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Sep 25, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 754.

  19. Sep 25, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-966.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Sep 25, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-966.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Sep 13, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Sep 13, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Sep 10, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Sep 10, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Sep 10, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 31, 201849

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 or the SUCCESS Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans.

The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents.

(Sec. 4) Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 11, 201882

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 or the SUCCESS Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans.

The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents.

(Sec. 4) Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.

Passed House amendedSep 25, 201836

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 or the SUCCESS Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women, minorities, and veterans; and (2) by small businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans.

The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women, minorities, and veterans who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents.

(Sec. 4) Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.

Introduced in HouseSep 10, 2018

Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 or the SUCCESS Act

This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to study and report to Congress on the number of patents applied for and obtained: (1) by women and minorities, and (2) by small businesses owned by women and minorities. The USPTO must provide legislative recommendations to increase the number of women and minorities who participate in entrepreneurship activities and apply for patents.

Additionally, the bill amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend for eight years the authority of the USPTO to set and adjust patent fees.

SUCCESS Act — Informed