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H.R. 5796Became Law

Patents for Humanity Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2022)

Patents for Humanity Act of 2022

This bill provides statutory authority for a program to award certificates that may be used to accelerate certain proceedings and applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The program established under this bill shall be treated as the successor to the existing Patents for Humanity program.

Under this bill, the PTO must hold a competition at least once every two years to award certificates to eligible entities that submit a patent application that addresses a humanitarian issue.

What just happenedDec 20, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-245.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-245.

  2. Dec 20, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-245.

  3. Dec 20, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 16, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 16, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 6, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 6, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 24 (Roll no. 511). (text: 12/05/2022 CR H8752-8753)

  9. Dec 6, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 24 (Roll no. 511).

  10. Dec 6, 2022FloorH8D000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8771-8773; H8779-8780)

  11. Dec 5, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    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.

  12. Dec 5, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 5796.

  13. Dec 5, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Ms. Jackson Lee moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8752-8754)

  14. Nov 30, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Nov 28, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6828)

  16. Nov 28, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6828)

  17. Nov 28, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6828-6829)

  18. Nov 28, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Nov 28, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310

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

  22. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4520)

  23. Apr 27, 2022Floor8000

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

  24. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5796.

  25. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4520-4521)

  26. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300

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

  27. Apr 27, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.

  28. Apr 27, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-302.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Apr 27, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-302.

    Judiciary Committee
  30. Dec 8, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. Dec 8, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  32. Nov 1, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Nov 1, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Nov 1, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 20, 202249

Patents for Humanity Act of 2022

This bill provides statutory authority for a program to award certificates that may be used to accelerate certain proceedings and applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The program established under this bill shall be treated as the successor to the existing Patents for Humanity program.

Under this bill, the PTO must hold a competition at least once every two years to award certificates to eligible entities that submit a patent application that addresses a humanitarian issue.

House agreed to Senate amendmentDec 5, 202259

Patents for Humanity Act of 2022

This bill provides statutory authority for a program to award certificates that may be used to accelerate certain proceedings and applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The program established under this bill shall be treated as the successor to the existing Patents for Humanity program.

Under this bill, the PTO must hold a competition at least once every two years to award certificates to eligible entities that submit a patent application that addresses a humanitarian issue.

Passed SenateNov 28, 202255

Patents for Humanity Act of 2022

This bill provides statutory authority for a program to award certificates that may be used to accelerate certain proceedings and applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The program established under this bill shall be treated as the successor to the existing Patents for Humanity program.

Under this bill, the PTO must hold a competition at least once every two years to award certificates to eligible entities that submit a patent application that addresses a humanitarian issue.

Passed HouseApr 27, 202253

Patents for Humanity Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for a program to award certificates that may be used to accelerate certain proceedings and applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The program established under this bill shall be treated as the successor to the existing Patents for Humanity program.

Under this bill, the PTO must hold a competition at least once every two years to award certificates to eligible entities that submit a patent application that addresses a humanitarian issue.

Introduced in HouseNov 1, 2021

Patents for Humanity Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for a program to award certificates that may be used to accelerate certain proceedings and applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The program established under this bill shall be treated as the successor to the existing Patents for Humanity program.

Under this bill, the PTO must hold a competition at least once every two years to award certificates to eligible entities that submit a patent application that addresses a humanitarian issue.

Patents for Humanity Act of 2022 — Informed