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S. 3960Became Law

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it does

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What just happenedDec 17, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-151.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 17, 2024President

    Became Public Law No: 118-151.

  2. Dec 17, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-151.

  3. Dec 17, 2024President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 17, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 6, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 6, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 3, 2024FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 3, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)

  9. Dec 3, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)

  10. Dec 3, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3960.

  11. Dec 3, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6211-6212)

  12. Dec 3, 2024FloorH30300

    Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jun 21, 2024FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jun 21, 2024FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jun 20, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jun 20, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4198)

  17. Jun 20, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4198)

  18. Jun 20, 2024Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Jun 20, 2024Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Mar 14, 2024IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Mar 14, 2024IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 17, 202449
Passed SenateJun 20, 202455
Introduced in SenateMar 14, 2024
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