119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 4, 2026
H.R. 9142In Committee
To amend title 35, United State Code, to limit the ability of persons who pose a threat to national security to receive and enforce patents, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 4, 2026
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Jun 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 4
Introduced in House
Jun 4
Introduced in House
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 4
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Republicans (2)
Moolenaar, John R.MI-02
Issa, DarrellCA-48
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