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US HR7448

US HR7448
Telework for U.S. Innovation Act


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Introduced
07/01/2020
In Committee
07/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 5, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to conduct a telework travel expenses program, and for other purposes. This bill makes permanent the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The program allows USPTO employees to telework from locations across the United States; USPTO may cover any necessary travel expenses to and from an agency worksite. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2020.

AI Summary

This bill makes permanent the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The program allows USPTO employees to telework from locations across the United States and enables the USPTO to cover necessary travel expenses to and from an agency worksite. The program was originally set to expire on December 31, 2020, but this bill removes the expiration date, making the telework program permanent.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 07/01/2020)

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