Public Law 104-113 · H.R. 2196 · Became law

National Technology and Advancement Act of 1995

Official title: “To amend the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 with respect to inventions made under cooperative research and development agreements, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995”.

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The House passed it by voice vote on February 27, 1996. A voice vote records no individual votes.

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