HR 4989
102th Congress
House
Commerce
Animal genetics
Genetic engineering
Laboratory animals
Patents
Protection of animals
To amend title 35, United States Code, to impose a 5-year moratorium on the granting of patents on invertebrate or vertebrate animals, including those that have been genetically engineered, in order to provide time for the Congress to fully assess, consider, and respond to the economic, environmental, and ethical issues raised by the patenting of such animals.
Introduced: April 28, 1992
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Became law
Apr 28, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 28, 1992
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Imposes a five-year moratorium on the granting of patents on invertebrate or vertebrate animals.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1