Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte).
Lamar Smith
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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
Congressional Record · 2011-06-22
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 5, strike ``America Invents Act'' and insert ``Leahy-Smith America Invents Act''…
Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, the manager's amendment consists of numerous technical edits and other improvements to the bill. Some of the highlights include the following provisions: Expansion and clarification…
Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Chair, let me address some of the criticisms that have been made about the manager's amendment. There are some who want to make more changes to the business method patent provision in the bill…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed.
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Goodlatte) having assumed the chair, Ms. Foxx, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole House…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), who is the senior member of the Constitution Subcommittee and a senior member of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), the chairman of the Courts, Commercial, and Administrative Law Enforcement Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, the foresight of the Founders in creating an intellectual property system in the Constitution demonstrates their understanding of how patent rights benefit the American people…
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