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.

Bill: 111-hconres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2010-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business investment and capital
Congressional tributes
Intellectual property
Members of Congress
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 
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.

action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 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)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-15
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): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 568).(text: CR H7410)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7416-7417)
action_date: 2010-11-15
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.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 328.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7410-7411)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Introduced in House