H.R. 977 - Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
- Sponsor:
- Xavier Becerra
- Summary:
- To amend title 35, United States Code, to prohibit the patenting of human genetic material. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
H.R. 977 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To amend title 35, United States Code, to prohibit the patenting of human genetic material. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend title 35, United States Code, to prohibit the patenting of human genetic material.
- Other Titles
- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
- Sponsor
- Xavier Becerra
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Intellectual property
- DNA
- Genetic research
- Genetics
- Medical care
- Medicine
- Patents
- Science policy
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/09/2007 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 2/09/2007 2/09/2007 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 2/09/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 2/12/2007 E315-316) 3/01/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Contributions
- January - February 2007 For $301,275 Against $0
- March - April 2007 For $1,013,651 Against $0
- May - June 2007 For $998,439 Against $0
- July - August 2007 For $490,184 Against $0
- September - October 2007 For $862,776 Against $0
- November - December 2007 For $713,889 Against $0
- January - February 2008 For $540,046 Against $0
- March - April 2008 For $984,707 Against $0
- May - June 2008 For $1,193,400 Against $0
- July - August 2008 For $684,438 Against $0
- September - October 2008 For $1,660,954 Against $0
- November - December 2008 For $103,950 Against $0
Votes
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