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S.3642: Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Nov. 27, 2012
- Latest Major Action Dec. 28, 2012
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Bill Summary
Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012 - Amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 to apply the prohibition against the theft of trade secrets to a trade secret that is related to a product or service used in or intended for use in interstate or foreign commerce (currently, a trade secret that is related to or included in a product that is produced for or placed in interstate or foreign commerce).
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3642.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 4 (Roll no. 632).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-236.
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| Nov. 27, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |