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H.R. 7448

Referred to Committee

Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

Introduced 7/1/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

7/1/2020 • House

Summary

Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

This bill makes permanent the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The program allows USPTO employees to telework from locations across the United States; USPTO may cover any necessary travel expenses to and from an agency worksite. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2020.

Introduced in House • 7/1/2020

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Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Democrat • VA-11

Sponsored 7/1/2020

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]

R-GA-10

Joined 7/1/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 1, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Introduced in House7/1/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1