Combatting University Research Theft Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 23, 2020)
Combatting University Research Theft Act of 2020
This bill establishes a task force within the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center to develop best practices for institutions of higher education (IHEs) to deter and combat theft of intellectual property by foreign nations or agents. Further, the bill conditions the receipt of certain federal funding for research on an IHE's implementation of security protocols to deter and combat such theft.
What just happenedSep 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 23, 2020
- Sep 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Sep 23, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 23, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House