Foreign Adversary Patent Disclosure Act
Bill Summary
Requires foreign applicants to disclose their country of origin when applying for a patent in the United States. This applies to individuals and entities from countries deemed foreign adversaries.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 4, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects foreign individuals and companies, particularly those from countries considered foreign adversaries, by requiring them to provide additional information when applying for US patents. It may also impact US patent officials and reviewers who will need to process this new information.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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