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Protecting American Innovation Act

USA117th CongressHR-3788| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2021
Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes

Republican Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting American Innovation Act This bill establishes certain limitations on modifying trade agreements, including those related to the TRIPS Agreement (i.e., the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights). The TRIPS Agreement contains obligations for World Trade Organization members to protect patents and other intellectual property rights. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President (or any U.S. official, employee, or agent) from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal, suspension, or modification to a trade agreement that adversely affects the rights of the United States or U.S. persons under a trade agreement with China or Russia. Additionally, the bill states that a TRIPS waiver to address the COVID-19 pandemic shall not take effect if (1) the President does not submit required reports from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Defense (DOD), (2) the Commerce report concludes that the TRIPS waiver will not result in an increase in global vaccine access, or (3) the DOD report concludes that the TRIPS waiver would adversely impact U.S. national security. Prior to entering into a negotiation with a trading partner concerning a suspension of or modification to a trade agreement, the bill requires (1) the U.S. Trade Representative to publish certain information in the Federal Register and allow for public comment, and (2) the President to provide written notice and consult with Congress. Further, the President shall not enter into any suspension of or modification to a trade agreement unless the President has complied with such consultation requirements and receives congressional approval.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • June 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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  • HR 117-7430: Protecting American Innovation Act
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Protecting American Innovation Act

USA117th CongressHR-3788| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2021
Protecting American Innovation Act This bill establishes certain limitations on modifying trade agreements, including those related to the TRIPS Agreement (i.e., the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights). The TRIPS Agreement contains obligations for World Trade Organization members to protect patents and other intellectual property rights. Specifically, the bill prohibits the President (or any U.S. official, employee, or agent) from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal, suspension, or modification to a trade agreement that adversely affects the rights of the United States or U.S. persons under a trade agreement with China or Russia. Additionally, the bill states that a TRIPS waiver to address the COVID-19 pandemic shall not take effect if (1) the President does not submit required reports from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Defense (DOD), (2) the Commerce report concludes that the TRIPS waiver will not result in an increase in global vaccine access, or (3) the DOD report concludes that the TRIPS waiver would adversely impact U.S. national security. Prior to entering into a negotiation with a trading partner concerning a suspension of or modification to a trade agreement, the bill requires (1) the U.S. Trade Representative to publish certain information in the Federal Register and allow for public comment, and (2) the President to provide written notice and consult with Congress. Further, the President shall not enter into any suspension of or modification to a trade agreement unless the President has complied with such consultation requirements and receives congressional approval.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • June 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes

Republican Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee, Trade Subcommittee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7430: Protecting American Innovation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee performanceEuropeFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual propertyLegislative rules and procedureManufacturingMedical researchPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic participation and lobbyingResearch and developmentRussiaTrade agreements and negotiationsWorld health