HR 7582
No Free TRIPS Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the No Free TRIPS Act, aims to prevent the President from unilaterally changing the TRIPS Agreement, an international trade agreement related to intellectual property rights. It requires Congress to approve any attempts by the President to withdraw from, suspend, waive, or modify this agreement. Supporters argue this protects U.S. interests and prevents the U.S. from being pressured to weaken its intellectual property protections. The bill responds to concerns about the World Trade Organization’s consideration of a TRIPS waiver during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Darrell E. Issa
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