Clarify the rules for what types of inventions can be patented under federal law.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025?
The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025 remains in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of April 30, 2025. The House and Senate committees must hold a vote to advance these bills, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a vote. No action has occurred on these bills since April 30, 2025, which follows the typical pattern for most federal proposals.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025 (H.R. 3152 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9474 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9474 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2140 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2140 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Kevin Kiley (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
