David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Advancing American Innovation Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the Advancing American Innovation Act and focuses on the United States International Trade Commission. It amends section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect genuine domestic industries and safeguard the economy and public health. The legislation adds requirements for how domestic industries qualify based on investments in licensing activities. It also requires the Commission to identify dispositive issues for expedited fact-finding within 100 days. Additionally, the bill requires complainants in patent infringement proceedings to disclose information regarding any third party litigation funders.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?
The bill enhances transparency in litigation funding and focuses on protecting genuine industry investment in IP.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires new disclosures regarding third-party litigation funding to improve transparency in proceedings.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill protects genuine domestic industry and establishes clearer rules for IP-related trade disputes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 amends section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to ensure that Commission resources focus on protecting genuine domestic industries and safeguarding public health, welfare, and the United States economy. This may benefit the public and domestic businesses by prioritizing fair competitive conditions.
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Section 2 adds a requirement that the Commission identify dispositive issues for expedited fact-finding and an abbreviated hearing within 100 days of an investigation beginning. This could speed up the process for individuals and groups involved in these investigations.
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Section 3 adds transparency rules regarding third party litigation funding in patent infringement proceedings. Complainants must disclose the identity, address, and place of business of any third party funder, as well as provide related agreements for inspection and copying, which helps bring openness to who is funding legal actions.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2 states that a complainant cannot rely on activities by its licensees unless the license leads to the adoption and development of articles incorporating the claimed intellectual property for sale in the United States. This restriction might negatively impact complainants who rely on licensing arrangements that do not meet this specific production standard.
- Section 3 mandates that complainants in patent infringement proceedings must file and serve detailed disclosures regarding third party funders and related agreements within strict timeframes. Complainants who fail to comply in full with these new disclosure requirements face appropriate sanctions imposed by the Commission.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires new disclosures regarding third-party litigation funding to improve transparency in proceedings. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the ITC more authority to terminate investigations based on public interest factors.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill empowers the Commission to consider the interests of consumers and public health when deciding on article exclusions. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to protect genuine domestic industries and competitive conditions within the U.S. economy.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill enhances transparency in litigation funding and focuses on protecting genuine industry investment in IP.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill protects genuine domestic industry and establishes clearer rules for IP-related trade disputes.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill refines the application of Section 337 to clarify how the U.S. handles unfair trade practices via the ITC.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Ron EstesRepublican · Kansas