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S.Res. 620 · 115th Congress

A resolution congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member…

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A resolution congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions.

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1 cosponsor · 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Aug 28, 2018
  2. Senate Passed Aug 28, 2018

Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining a competitive global economy and U.S. leadership in the world.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Aug 28, 2018

Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining a competitive global economy and U.S. leadership in the world.

Expresses support for academic technological developments that promote entrepreneurship and for academic innovations in local communities.

Expresses support for the mission of the National Academy of Inventors, acknowledges the academy for its role in elevating the contributions of academic inventors, and congratulates the academy for its rapid expansion.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions.

Latest action (Aug 28, 2018): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007; text: CR S5994)

Policy area: Commerce · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 28, 2018

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  1. Senate Introduced Aug 28, 2018
  2. Senate Passed Aug 28, 2018

No recorded floor vote found.