Modernize and improve the operations and efficiency of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with PTO Act?
The bill H.R. 4763 has remained in several House committees without any action since July 24, 2025. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by PTO Act (H.R. 4763 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 7752 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7752 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Seth Magaziner (D-RI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.