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House bill · H.R. 3539 (119th Congress)

Leadership in CET Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 21, 2025

Sponsor: Lance Gooden (U.S. Representative, TX-5, Republican)

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Summary

Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies Act or the Leadership in CET Act This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to establish and carry out a pilot program to expedite the patent examination process for patents involving critical or emerging technologies (i.e., artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, or quantum information science). The USPTO must report to Congress on the impact and effectiveness of the pilot program.

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  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. May 21, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. May 21, 2025

    Introduced

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  3. May 21, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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