H.R. 1086 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2003
H.R. 1086 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 5, 2003, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 108-237
What it does
Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2003 - Amends the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 to provide that the conduct of a standards development organization (SDO) while engaged in a standards development activity shall be subject to a rule of reason standard in any action under the antitrust laws.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 10, 2003
- Passed the SenateApr 2, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJun 10, 2004
- Became lawJun 22, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-237. (Jun 22, 2004)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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