S. 4138

Introduced

Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

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

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

12/9/2020 • 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.

Passed Senate • 12/8/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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CBO Cost Estimates (1)

S. 4138, Telework for U.S. Innovation Act

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 22, 2020

Published: September 22, 2020

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

3

Democrats

1

Republicans

0

Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Republican • OK

Sponsored 7/1/2020

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]

D-AZ

Joined 7/1/2020

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

D-DE

Joined 7/20/2020

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 12/2/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 1, 2020

Committee Review

July 22, 2020

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

Floor Debate

December 8, 2020

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

December 9, 2020

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Engrossed in Senate12/8/2020

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Reported to Senate10/1/2020

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Introduced in Senate7/1/2020

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Committee Reports (1)

S. Rept. 116-276

Related Bills (2)

H.R. 6395

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

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H.R. 7448

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Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Senate

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Details

Bill TypeS

Current StatusIntroduced

Cosponsors3

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