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
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- 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
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