House vote: S. 3642 // December 18, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012
Sponsor: Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012 - Amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 to apply the prohibition against the theft of trade secrets to a trade secret that is related to a product or service used in or intended for use in interstate or foreign commerce (currently, a trade secret that is related to or included in a product that is produced for or placed in interstate or foreign commerce).
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 12.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 377 | 86.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 12.4% |