To amend chapter 9 of title 17, United States Code, regarding protection extended to semiconductor chip products of foreign entities.
Semiconductor International Protection Extension Act of 1991 - Extends through July 1, 1995, the period during which the Secretary of Commerce may grant interim protection orders for mask works fixed in semiconductor chip products originating in foreign countries which are making good faith efforts and progress toward providing such protection to mask works of U.S. nationals.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1994, on such protection.
Became Public Law No: 102-64.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Edwards (CA) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on June 21 to file a report on H.R. 1998. Agreed to without objection.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 102-122. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 102-122. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
Mr. Brooks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Laid on the table. See S. 909 for further action.
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