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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 4, 2026
BillsH.R. 9142Congress.gov ↗
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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Introduced
Jun 4
House committee
Jun 4
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House floor
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Senate
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (2)

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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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Jun 4
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Jun 4
Introduced in House
Jun 4
Introduced in House

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