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“I was pleased that the Chamber of Commerce today wrote to Members of the House of Representatives in support of the America Invents Act. The Senate-passed companion legislation was approved in March in a 95-5 vote. This bill will create jobs and grow the economy without adding a penny to the deficit. Today's announcement by the Chamber of Commerce is a strong indication of a growing consensus that this legislation is what America needs to win the future through innovation. I applaud the work that Chairman Smith, Mr. Watt, and others have done to move the legislation forward in the House, and I encourage the full House to act swiftly. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a full copy of the Chamber's letter. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Chamber of Commerce, United States of America, Washington, DC, June 14, 2011. To the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, supports H.R. 1249, the ``America Invents Act,'' which would encourage innovation and bolster the U.S. economy. The Chamber believes this legislation is crucial for American economic growth, jobs, and the future of U.S. competitiveness. A key component of H.R. 1249 is section 22, which would ensure that fees collected by the U.S.…”