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# Leadership in CET Act

Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary

Directs the USPTO to run a pilot program that speeds up patent examination for critical and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, and quantum information science. The USPTO must report to Congress on how well the pilot works.

Model-rated AI relevance 50%: AI is one of three named technologies that get faster patent review, so the bill touches AI innovation policy directly but narrowly. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)

research funding

LG

Sponsored by

[Lance GoodenRepublican TX](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000589)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    May 21, 2025
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
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3.  Passed House
    
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4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  Became law
    
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Latest action · May 21, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z