Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and recognizing the importance of intellectual property in the United States and worldwide.

Bill: 109-hres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2005-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Intellectual property
International Affairs
International agencies
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2005) to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development.
 
Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the necessary infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their own creativity.

action_date: 2005-04-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Expresses support for the goals of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2005) to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development.
 
Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the necessary infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their own creativity.
 
Recognizes that intellectual property continues to face serious, new challenges, which affects prospects for future growth of the U.S. economy.

action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2005) to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development.
 
Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the necessary infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their own creativity.
 
Recognizes that intellectual property continues to face serious, new challenges, which affects prospects for future growth of the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 315 - 0 (Roll no. 150). (text: CR 4/27/2005 H2591)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 315 - 0 (Roll no. 150).(text: CR 4/27/2005 H2591)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2717-2718)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 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 until April 28.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 210.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2591-2593)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-53.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-53.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Introduced in House