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- H.R.4075
H.R.4075: IDEA Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 28, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2019 or the IDEA Act This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to collect demographic information about each inventor listed on a patent application. Inventors shall not be required to provide the requested information, which shall include gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity, veterans status, disability, and education and income levels. Such information shall be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |