Bill or resolution detail
S 3960
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 118-151.
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Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 118-151.
Effective Jul 21, 2025Entity 118-s-3960
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Thom Tillis | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Dec 17, 2024 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Dec 17, 2024 · President
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
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Dec 17, 2024 · President
Signed by President.
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Dec 17, 2024 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 118-151.
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Dec 6, 2024 · President
Presented to President.
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Dec 6, 2024 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Dec 3, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3960.
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Dec 3, 2024 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)
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Dec 3, 2024 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec 3, 2024 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6211)
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Dec 3, 2024 · Floor
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Dec 3, 2024 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6211-6212)
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Jun 21, 2024 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Jun 21, 2024 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Jun 20, 2024 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Jun 20, 2024 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 20, 2024 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 20, 2024 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4198)
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Jun 20, 2024 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4198)
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Mar 14, 2024 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 14, 2024 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.