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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
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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March 3, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Greg Ganske (R-Iowa) |