Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 12, 2014Commerce
H.Res. 514
Honoring Thomas Jennings of New York City as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 12, 2014)
Honors Thomas Jennings as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and commends his economic contributions to the United States through use of the patent system.
Acknowledges that his inventive contributions encourage Americans to continue with innovations in science, technology, engineering, and math.
What just happenedMar 12, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 D
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- Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2014
- Mar 12, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 12, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House