To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for a safe harbor from infringement of a method of use patent relating to drugs or biological products.
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Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
ID: C001118
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
December 5, 2025
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Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
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