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To amend the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to limit intellectual property protection for plants, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-9681| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Casar (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

To amend the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to limit intellectual property protection for plants, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-9681| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Casar (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted