118th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Dec 17, 2024
S. 3960Signed Into LawCommerce
Democrats amend patent law to create good faith exception for fines.
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. (D-DE)1 cosponsorIntroduced Mar 14, 2024
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Activity timeline
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 6
Dec 6, 2024
Dec 6, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 6
Dec 6, 2024
Dec 6, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3960.
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All 21 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 17
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
Dec 17
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
Dec 17
Signed by President.
Dec 17
Signed by President.
Dec 6
HOUSEPresented to President.
Dec 6
Presented to President.
Dec 3
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)
Dec 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)
Dec 3
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3960.
Dec 3
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6211-6212)
Dec 3
HOUSEMr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Jun 21
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Jun 20
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 20
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4198)
Jun 20
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4198)
Jun 20
SENATESenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 20
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 14
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 14
Introduced in Senate
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