H.R. 6531 - Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008

Intellectual property. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
Sponsor:
Howard Berman
Summary:
To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck. (by CRS)
Status:
The bill has become law.
Senate Vote: On Passage

PASSED by voice vote on September 30, 2008.

Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008

H.R. 6531 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck. (by CRS)
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Title
To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.
Other Titles
  • Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
  • Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
  • Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
  • Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
Sponsor
Howard Berman
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Intellectual property
  • Armed forces
  • Boats and boating
  • Copyright
  • Defense economics
  • Defense procurement
  • Public contracts
  • Shipbuilding
  • Sports
  • Transportation
  • Warships
  • Weapons systems
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Major Actions
Introduced7/17/2008
Referred to Committee
Passed House7/22/2008
Passed Senate9/30/2008
Signed by President10/16/2008
Bill History
ChamberMotionDateResult
select this voteHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.7/22/2008PASSED by voice vote
currently selectedSenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.9/30/2008PASSED by voice vote
ActionDateDescription
Introduced7/17/2008
7/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
7/22/2008Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
7/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules.
7/22/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6531.
select this voteHouse Vote on Passage7/22/2008On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7/23/2008Received in the Senate.
Put on a legislative calendar8/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 931.
currently selectedSenate Vote on Passage9/30/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Presented to President9/30/2008Cleared for White House.
10/01/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President10/07/2008Presented to President.
Signed10/16/2008Signed by President.
Enacted10/16/2008Became Public Law No: 110-434.
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