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S.4138

S.4138: Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

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About This Bill

Introduced July 1, 2020
Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2020

Bill Sponsor

James Lankford (R-Okla.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 8, 2020
Reported to Senate - Oct. 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate - July 1, 2020

Bill Summary

Telework for U.S. Innovation Act This bill makes permanent the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The program allows USPTO employees to telework from locations across the United States; USPTO may cover any necessary travel expenses to and from an agency worksite. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2020.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 9, 2020	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 9, 2020	Held at the desk.
Dec. 9, 2020	Received in the House.
Dec. 8, 2020	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 8, 2020	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7285-7286; text: CR S7285-7286)
Oct. 1, 2020	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
Oct. 1, 2020	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-276.
July 22, 2020	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
July 1, 2020	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 1, 2020	Introduced in the Senate by James Lankford (R-Okla.)

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