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SMART Act

12/30/2022, 9:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3664

The SMART Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3664, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of the SMART Act is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs by promoting the use of data and evidence-based practices.

One key provision of the SMART Act is the establishment of a Federal Data Strategy that would require federal agencies to collect and use data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. This would help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently.

Additionally, the SMART Act would require federal agencies to conduct rigorous evaluations of their programs to determine their impact and effectiveness. This would help identify programs that are not achieving their intended goals and allow for adjustments to be made to improve outcomes. Overall, the SMART Act aims to promote transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in federal programs by encouraging the use of data and evidence-based practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on how federal programs are implemented and evaluated.

Congressional Summary of HR 3664

Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act or the SMART Act

This bill limits design patent infringement liability for component parts used to repair the exterior of a motor vehicle.

Specifically, the bill limits liability for infringement of a design patent that claims the appearance of a component part of a motor vehicle's exterior, such as a hood or fender.

The act of making, offering to sell within the United States, or importing into the United States an article of manufacture (such as an exterior component part from an aftermarket manufacturer) that would otherwise infringe such a design patent shall not constitute infringement if the purpose of the article of manufacture is to repair and restore a motor vehicle to its original appearance.

In addition, 30 months after a motor vehicle with an exterior component part covered by a design patent is offered for sale in any country, it shall not constitute design patent infringement to use or sell within the United States an otherwise-infringing article of manufacture if the purpose of that article of manufacture is to repair and restore the motor vehicle to its original appearance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3664

Bill HR 3664 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3664 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021.  Bill HR 3664's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3664

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3664

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Intellectual property
- Manufacturing
- Marketing and advertising
- Motor vehicles
- Trade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3664

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles.
SMART Act
SMART Act
Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3664

Darrell Issa
Darrell Issa
CaliforniaRepublican
Scott Perry
Scott Perry
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Zoe Lofgren
Zoe Lofgren
CaliforniaDemocrat
David P. Joyce
David P. Joyce
OhioRepublican
Sheila Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Lee
TexasDemocrat
Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
TennesseeDemocrat

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