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Change how patent disputes are handled to make the process more predictable and fair for inventors.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asPREVAIL Act

What’s happening with PREVAIL Act?

The PREVAIL Act is currently stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee after being referred there on April 30, 2025. The committee members must take action to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to hold a vote. This bill has seen no recorded progress since April 30, 2025, which follows the typical pattern for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by PREVAIL Act (S. 1553 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

Senate

No action since May 2025

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 2220 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 2220 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Christopher Coons (D-DE)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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