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Frank James Sensenbrenner is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 5th congressional district from 1979 to 2021. During his tenure, he served on several key committees, including the Judiciary Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping legislation on issues such as immigration, intellectual property, and law enforcement. Sensenbrenner was known for his strong advocacy of conservative principles and his commitment to reducing the size of government. He was also involved in various initiatives related to technology and privacy rights.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow for morning-hour debate and noon for legislative business. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which is common-sense legislation that will bring our fiscal house back in order, and will finally get our government off its spending binge. We can no…
I yield myself 1\1/2\ minutes. Madam Chair, section 3 of this bill creates a first-to-file patent system. The sponsors believe that the United States should harmonize with other countries' first-to-file systems. There's no reason to do…
I yield myself an additional 15 seconds. First-to-file also invites excessive filing and will add to the burden of the USPTO by increasing the examiner's workload. We already have financing problems there. If this amendment is not adopted…
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 Wisconsin will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Manzullo The…
I yield myself the balance of the time. Madam Chair, the reason that first-to-invent is important is that it allows an inventor to talk to investors, conduct trial and error innovation and deal with leaks, because commercially important…
Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Zoe Lofgren).
Madam Chair, this expansion of prior-user rights is a step in the wrong direction. It goes against what this House determined 4 years ago when we last debated this issue, and also it is different than what the Senate has done in March of…
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: Strike section 3 (``First Inventor to File''), as amended, beginning on page 5, line 1, and…
Mr. Speaker, shortly, the House will begin its consideration of the so-called ``patent reform'' bill. At last night's meeting of the Rules Committee, when the debate on the rule within the committee wrapped up, the chairman chastised the…
Madam Chair, this manager's amendment is substantive. It contains provisions that should not be buried in a manager's amendment, and it should be defeated. First of all, it does maintain the fee diversion. It maintains the fee diversion…
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