Chairman Smith: "After six years of working towards patent reform, we are near the finish line.

Below is a statement from Chairman Smith regarding the proposal.

Chairman Smith: "The federal debt has climbed from less than $400 billion in 1970 to over $15 trillion today.

Chairman Smith requested the documents by no later than June 17, 2011.

Chairman Smith issued the following statement at today's markup in support of the bill.

Chairman Smith: "The current regulatory system has become a barrier to economic growth and job creation.

Chairman Smith: "Government regulation has become a barrier to economic growth and job creation.

Chairman Smith released the statement below following the Department's compliance.

This information was originally requested by Chairman Smith in August 2011.

Chairman Smith plans to issue the subpoena this week.

Chairman Smith: "After six years of working towards patent reform, we are near the finish line.

Below is a statement from Chairman Smith regarding the proposal.

Chairman Smith: "The federal debt has climbed from less than $400 billion in 1970 to over $15 trillion today.

Chairman Smith requested the documents by no later than June 17, 2011.

Chairman Smith issued the following statement at today's markup in support of the bill.

Chairman Smith: "The current regulatory system has become a barrier to economic growth and job creation.

Chairman Smith: "Government regulation has become a barrier to economic growth and job creation.

Chairman Smith released the statement below following the Department's compliance.

This information was originally requested by Chairman Smith in August 2011.

Chairman Smith plans to issue the subpoena this week.