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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1883
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study
on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin,
Owyhee River basin, and Powder River basin, Oregon.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 16, 2001
Mr. WALDEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
feasibility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and
Powder River basin, Oregon.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Burnt, Malheur,
Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization
Feasibility Study Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. STUDY.
The Secretary of the Interior may conduct a feasi-
bility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Pow-
der River basin, Oregon.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums
as are necessary to carry out this Act.
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Calendar No. 321
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1883
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 7, 2002
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
feasibility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and
Powder River basin, Oregon.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 1883 PCS
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Burnt, Malheur,
Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization
Feasibility Study Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. STUDY.
The Secretary of the Interior may conduct a feasi-
bility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Pow-
der River basin, Oregon.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums
as are necessary to carry out this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives March 6,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Union Calendar No. 209
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1883
[Report No. 107–363]
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study
on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin,
Owyhee River basin, and Powder River basin, Oregon.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 16, 2001
Mr. WALDEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
MARCH 4, 2002
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a
feasibility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and
Powder River basin, Oregon.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Burnt, Malheur,
Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization
Feasibility Study Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. STUDY.
The Secretary of the Interior may conduct a feasi-
bility study on water optimization in the Burnt River
basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Pow-
der River basin, Oregon.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums
as are necessary to carry out this Act.
Union Calendar No. 209
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1883
[Report No. 107–363]
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to con-
duct a feasibility study on water optimization in
the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin,
Owyhee River basin, and Powder River basin,
Oregon.
MARCH 4, 2002
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1884
To honor Paul D. Coverdell.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 16, 2001
Mr. LINDER (for himself, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. BARR of Geor-
gia, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. LEWIS of
Georgia, Mr. ISAKSON, and Ms. MCKINNEY) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To honor Paul D. Coverdell.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PAUL D. COVERDELL BUILDING.
(a) AWARD.—From the amount appropriated under
subsection (b) the Secretary of Education shall make an
award to the University of Georgia to support the con-
struction of the Paul D. Coverdell Building at the Insti-
tute of the Biomedical and Health Sciences at the Univer-
sity of Georgia.
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002.
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In the Senate of the United States,
September 6, 2001.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 1885) entitled ‘‘An Act to expand the class of
beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under
section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by ex-
tending the deadline for classification petition and labor cer-
tification filings, and for other purposes.’’, do pass with the
following
AMENDMENT:
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Section 245(i) Extension
Act of 2001’’.
HR 1885 EAS
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 245(i)(1) of the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)) is
amended—
(1) in subparagraph (B)—
(A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘on or before
April 30, 2001; or’’ and inserting ‘‘on or before
the earlier of April 30, 2002, and the date that
is 120 days after the date on which the Attorney
General first promulgates final or interim final
regulations to carry out the Section 245(i) Ex-
tension Act of 2001; or’’; and
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘on or before
such date; and’’ and inserting ‘‘on or before the
earlier date described in clause (i);’’;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by adding ‘‘and’’ at the
end; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(D) who, in the case of a beneficiary of a peti-
tion for classification, or an application for labor cer-
tification, described in subparagraph (B) that was
filed after April 30, 2001, demonstrates that the fa-
milial relationship existed before August 15, 2001, or
the application for labor certification that is the basis
HR 1885 EAS
of such petition for classification was filed before Au-
gust 15, 2001;’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment
of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (114 Stat.
2762A–345), as enacted into law by section 1(a)(2) of Pub-
lic Law 106–553.
Attest:
Secretary.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Section 245(i) Exten-
sion Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE.
Section 245(i)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ‘‘2001;’’
and inserting ‘‘2001, or during the 120-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the Sec-
tion 245(i) Extension Act of 2001;’’; and
(2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as
follows:
‘‘(C) who, in the case of a beneficiary of a peti-
tion for classification, or an application for labor
certification, described in subparagraph (B) that was
filed after January 14, 1998—
‘‘(i) was physically present in the United
States on December 21, 2000; and
‘‘(ii) demonstrates that the familial or em-
ployment relationship that is the basis of such
petition for classification or application for
labor certification existed on or before April 30,
2001;’’.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1885
To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status
under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending
the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2001
Mr. GEKAS (for himself, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. KING, and Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for
adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline
for classification petition and labor certification filings,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Section 245(i) Exten-
sion Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE.
Section 245(i)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ‘‘2001;’’
and inserting ‘‘2001, or during the 120-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the Sec-
tion 245(i) Extension Act of 2001;’’; and
(2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as
follows:
‘‘(C) who, in the case of a beneficiary of a peti-
tion for classification, or an application for labor
certification, described in subparagraph (B) that was
filed after January 14, 1998—
‘‘(i) was physically present in the United
States on December 21, 2000; and
‘‘(ii) demonstrates that the familial or em-
ployment relationship that is the basis of such
petition for classification or application for
labor certification existed on or before April 30,
2001;’’.
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Calendar No. 73
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1885
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 22, 2001
Received
JUNE 7, 2001
Read the first time
JUNE 8, 2001
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
AN ACT
To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for
adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline
for classification petition and labor certification filings,
and for other purposes.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act apply with respect
to any reexamination proceeding commenced on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives September 5,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Section 245(i) Exten-
sion Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE.
Section 245(i)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(i)(1)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ‘‘2001;’’
and inserting ‘‘2001, or during the 120-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the Sec-
tion 245(i) Extension Act of 2001;’’; and
(2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as
follows:
‘‘(C) who, in the case of a beneficiary of a peti-
tion for classification, or an application for labor
certification, described in subparagraph (B) that was
filed after January 14, 1998—
‘‘(i) was physically present in the United
States on December 21, 2000; and
‘‘(ii) demonstrates that the familial or em-
ployment relationship that is the basis of such
petition for classification or application for
labor certification existed on or before April 30,
2001;’’.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 73
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1885
AN ACT
To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply
for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act by extend-
ing the deadline for classification petition and
labor certification filings, and for other purposes.
JUNE 8, 2001
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
cation meets the requirements of paragraph (1), con-
sistent with the purposes of this part. 
‘‘(3) AUTHORITY TO WAIVE OR MODIFY CER-
TAIN REQUIREMENTS.—
‘‘(A) WAIVER
AUTHORITY.—On the re-
quest of an Indian tribe, the Secretary may 
modify any requirement imposed by or under 
section 471 if, after consulting with the tribe, 
the Secretary determines that the modification 
would advance the best interests and the safety 
of children served by the tribe. 
‘‘(B) AUTHORITY
TO
MODIFY
DATA
RE-
PORTING
REQUIREMENT.—In lieu of the re-
quirement for case-level data referred to in 
paragraph (1)(A)(ii)(IV) with respect to chil-
dren served by an Indian tribe pursuant to this 
part, the Secretary may require aggregate data 
with respect to children who are in foster care 
or adopted with the involvement of the agency 
administering the plan. 
‘‘(4) CALCULATION OF PER CAPITA INCOME IN 
DETERMINING FEDERAL SHARE.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of deter-
mining the Federal medical assistance percent-
age applicable to an Indian tribe under para-
graphs (1) and (2) of section 474(a), the cal-
culation of the per capita income of the tribe 
shall be based upon the service population of 
the tribe as defined in its plan. 
‘‘(B) CONSIDERATION OF OTHER INFOR-
MATION.—An Indian tribe may submit to the 
Secretary such information as the Indian tribe 
considers relevant to the calculation of the per 
capita income of the tribe, and the Secretary 
shall consider such information before making 
the calculation. 
‘‘(5) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—An Indian 
tribe or intertribal consortium and a State may 
enter into a cooperative agreement for the adminis-
tration or payment of funds pursuant to this part. 
In any case where an Indian tribe or intertribal con-
sortium and a State enter into a cooperative agree-
ment that incorporates any of the provisions of this 
section, those provisions shall be valid and enforce-
able. Any such cooperative agreement that is in ef-
fect as of the date of enactment of this section, shall 
remain in full force and effect subject to the right 
of either party to the agreement to revoke or modify 
the agreement pursuant to the terms of the agree-
ment.
‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS OF INDIAN TRIBE; TRIBAL ORGA-
NIZATIONS.—In this section, the terms ‘Indian tribe’ and 
‘tribal organization’ have the meanings given in para-
graphs (5) and (10), respectively, of section 430(a).’’. 
TITLE II—FLEXIBLE FUNDS TO 
IMPROVE PROTECTION FOR 
CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN 
FAMILIES 
SEC. 201. SAFE CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Part B of title IV (42 U.S.C. 
620–629i) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘PART B—SAFE CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES 
PROGRAMS 
‘‘SEC. 421. PURPOSE. 
‘‘The purpose of this part is to provide States and 
Indian tribes with the resources and flexibility to—
‘‘(1) develop and provide child welfare services 
that ensure safety, permanence, and well-being for 
children; 
‘‘(2) provide support and other services to fami-
lies to prevent the unnecessary removal of children 
from their homes; 
‘‘(3) provide support and enhance the capacity 
of relatives to meet the needs of children in their 
care;
SECTION 1. APPEALS IN INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION
PROCEEDINGS.
(a) APPEALS BY THIRD-PARTY REQUESTER IN PRO-
CEEDINGS.—Section 315(b) of title 35, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(b) THIRD-PARTY
REQUESTER.—A third-party
requester—
‘‘(1) may appeal under the provisions of section
134, and may appeal under the provisions of sec-
tions 141 through 144, with respect to any final de-
cision favorable to the patentability of any original
or proposed amended or new claim of the patent;
and
‘‘(2) may, subject to subsection (c), be a party
to any appeal taken by the patent owner under the
provisions of section 134 or sections 141 through
144.’’.
(b) APPEAL TO BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND
INTERFERENCES.—Section 134(c) of title 35, United
States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.
(c) APPEAL TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FED-
ERAL CIRCUIT.—Section 141 of title 35, United States
Code, is amended in the third sentence by inserting ‘‘, or
a third-party requester in an inter partes reexamination
proceeding, who is’’ after ‘‘patent owner’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act apply with respect
to any reexamination proceeding commenced on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives September 5,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
I
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1886
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for appeals by third
parties in certain patent reexamination proceedings.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2001
Mr. COBLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for ap-
peals by third parties in certain patent reexamination
proceedings.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. APPEALS IN INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION
PROCEEDINGS.
(a) APPEALS BY THIRD-PARTY REQUESTER IN PRO-
CEEDINGS.—Section 315(b) of title 35, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(b) THIRD-PARTY
REQUESTER.—A third-party
requester—
‘‘(1) may appeal under the provisions of section
134, and may appeal under the provisions of sec-
tions 141 through 144, with respect to any final de-
cision favorable to the patentability of any original
or proposed amended or new claim of the patent;
and
‘‘(2) may, subject to subsection (c), be a party
to any appeal taken by the patent owner under the
provisions of section 134 or sections 141 through
144.’’.
(b) APPEAL TO BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND
INTERFERENCES.—Section 134(c) of title 35, United
States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.
(c) APPEAL TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FED-
ERAL CIRCUIT.—Section 141 of title 35, United States
Code, is amended in the third sentence by inserting ‘‘, or
a third-party requester in an inter partes reexamination
proceeding, who is’’ after ‘‘patent owner’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act apply with respect
to any reexamination proceeding commenced on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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IIB
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1886
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2001
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
AN ACT
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for ap-
peals by third parties in certain patent reexamination
proceedings.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. APPEALS IN INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION
PROCEEDINGS.
(a) APPEALS BY THIRD-PARTY REQUESTER IN PRO-
CEEDINGS.—Section 315(b) of title 35, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(b) THIRD-PARTY
REQUESTER.—A third-party
requester—
‘‘(1) may appeal under the provisions of section
134, and may appeal under the provisions of sec-
tions 141 through 144, with respect to any final de-
cision favorable to the patentability of any original
or proposed amended or new claim of the patent;
and
‘‘(2) may, subject to subsection (c), be a party
to any appeal taken by the patent owner under the
provisions of section 134 or sections 141 through
144.’’.
(b) APPEAL TO BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND
INTERFERENCES.—Section 134(c) of title 35, United
States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.
(c) APPEAL TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FED-
ERAL CIRCUIT.—Section 141 of title 35, United States
Code, is amended in the third sentence by inserting ‘‘, or
a third-party requester in an inter partes reexamination
proceeding, who is’’ after ‘‘patent owner’’.
IB
Union Calendar No. 65
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1886
[Report No. 107–121]
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for appeals by third
parties in certain patent reexamination proceedings.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2001
Mr. COBLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
JUNE 28, 2001
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for ap-
peals by third parties in certain patent reexamination
proceedings.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. APPEALS IN INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION
PROCEEDINGS.
(a) APPEALS BY THIRD-PARTY REQUESTER IN PRO-
CEEDINGS.—Section 315(b) of title 35, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(b) THIRD-PARTY
REQUESTER.—A third-party
requester—
‘‘(1) may appeal under the provisions of section
134, and may appeal under the provisions of sec-
tions 141 through 144, with respect to any final de-
cision favorable to the patentability of any original
or proposed amended or new claim of the patent;
and
‘‘(2) may, subject to subsection (c), be a party
to any appeal taken by the patent owner under the
provisions of section 134 or sections 141 through
144.’’.
(b) APPEAL TO BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND
INTERFERENCES.—Section 134(c) of title 35, United
States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.
(c) APPEAL TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FED-
ERAL CIRCUIT.—Section 141 of title 35, United States
Code, is amended in the third sentence by inserting ‘‘, or
a third-party requester in an inter partes reexamination
proceeding, who is’’ after ‘‘patent owner’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act apply with respect
to any reexamination proceeding commenced on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Union Calendar No. 65
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1886
[Report No. 107–121]
A BILL
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide
for appeals by third parties in certain patent re-
examination proceedings.
JUNE 28, 2001
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II
Calendar No. 428
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1886
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2001
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JUNE 20, 2002
Reported by Mr. LEAHY, without amendment
AN ACT
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for ap-
peals by third parties in certain patent reexamination
proceedings.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 1886 RS
SECTION 1. APPEALS IN INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION
PROCEEDINGS.
(a) APPEALS BY THIRD-PARTY REQUESTER IN PRO-
CEEDINGS.—Section 315(b) of title 35, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(b) THIRD-PARTY
REQUESTER.—A third-party
requester—
‘‘(1) may appeal under the provisions of section
134, and may appeal under the provisions of sec-
tions 141 through 144, with respect to any final de-
cision favorable to the patentability of any original
or proposed amended or new claim of the patent;
and
‘‘(2) may, subject to subsection (c), be a party
to any appeal taken by the patent owner under the
provisions of section 134 or sections 141 through
144.’’.
(b) APPEAL TO BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND
INTERFERENCES.—Section 134(c) of title 35, United
States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.
(c) APPEAL TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FED-
ERAL CIRCUIT.—Section 141 of title 35, United States
Code, is amended in the third sentence by inserting ‘‘, or
a third-party requester in an inter partes reexamination
proceeding, who is’’ after ‘‘patent owner’’.
HR 1886 RS
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act apply with respect
to any reexamination proceeding commenced on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives September 5,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 428
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1886
AN ACT
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide
for appeals by third parties in certain patent re-
examination proceedings.
JUNE 20, 2002
Reported without amendment