H.R.1127: Medical Procedures Innovation and Affordability Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced March 3, 1995
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 1995

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

137 (29 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 107 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Medical Procedures Innovation and Affordability Act - Prohibits the issuance of a patent for any invention or discovery of a technique, method, or process for performing a surgical or medical procedure, administering a surgical or medical therapy, or making a medical diagnosis. Provides that if a technique, method, or process is performed by or as a necessary component of a machine, manufacture, or composition of matter or improvement which is...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
March 3, 1995

Introduced in the House by Greg Ganske (R-Iowa)

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