H.R. 1278 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013
H.R. 1278 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 20, 2013, sponsored by Eni F. H. Faleomavaega with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013 - Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to conclusively presume that a mark that uses the term "redskin" or any derivation of that term consists of matter which may disparage persons if: (1) it has been, is, or is intended to be used in commerce in connection with references to or images of Native Americans; or (2) the Director of the Unit…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-AS). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. (Apr 15, 2013)
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- S. 2040: Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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