Session 116

S 4138

Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

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Session 116

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Session 116

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill makes the telework program currently in place at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) permanent. The program allows USPTO employees to work remotely from various locations across the country and covers associated travel expenses. It updates the relevant section of the U.S. Code to solidify this arrangement and requires the USPTO Director to provide regular reports to Congress on the program’s costs, benefits, and effectiveness.

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Legislative history

2020-07-01Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2020-07-01

Introduced in Senate

2020-07-22Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2020-10-01Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.

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12/8/2020SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7285-7286; text: CR S7285-7286)
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12/8/2020Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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12/8/2020SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7285-7286; text: CR S7285-7286)
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12/8/2020Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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S 4138

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