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HCONRES 328 111th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517…

Official title: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initia… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment.

Introduced: November 15, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Nov 17, 2010
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 15, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 568). (text: CR H7410)
Nov 15, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 15, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7416-7417)
Nov 15, 2010
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.
Nov 15, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 328.
Nov 15, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7410-7411)
Nov 15, 2010
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 15, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 15, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 15, 2010 House · vote #568 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 385–1 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Bayh-Dole Act (amending federal patent and trademark law) and its subsequent amendments have: (1) made substantial contributions to the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge; (2) fostered dramatic improvements in public health and safety; (3) strengthened higher education; (4) led to the development of new domestic industries and private sector jobs; and (5) benefitted economic and trade policies of the United States.

Reaffirms the support of Congress for such Act and the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in the future of the United States.

Expresses the gratitude of Congress for the bipartisan leadership of specified former Members on the 30th anniversary of enactment of such Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 328: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-328/
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"H. Con. Res. 328: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-328/.
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H. Con. Res. 328, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-328/.
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[H. Con. Res. 328: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-328/)
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