Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.RES.514
H.RES.514: Honoring Thomas Jennings of New York City as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 12, 2014
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Honors Thomas Jennings as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and commends his economic contributions to the United States through use of the patent system. Acknowledges that his inventive contributions encourage Americans to continue with innovations in science, technology, engineering, and math.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
|
| March 12, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) |