Congressional Inventions Project

Educating lawmakers, their staffs, and the public about issues related to creators, inventors, and innovation.

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⚾☝️ Heading to the Congressional Baseball Game?

The Congressional Inventions Project will be outside Nationals Park starting at 5 PM on June 10 handing out FREE foam fingers before first pitch!

Swing by, say hello, and gear up for one of Capitol Hill’s favorite summer traditions.

While supplies last 👀

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Innovation starts with a simple idea—and grows with strong IP.

Joelle Flynn, founder of Funk Off, turned a gap in the market into a patented product with 11 U.S. patents + international protection.

That’s how you build—and protect—value.

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The U.S. leads the world in IP—for now.

But that edge isn’t guaranteed.

If we want more innovation, more jobs, and global competitiveness, we need to protect the system that makes it possible.

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A busy month for CIP—events, engagement, and innovation in action. See what we’ve been up to in our latest wrap-up.

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A new postpartum medical device doesn’t get built without capital.

And capital doesn’t show up without intellectual property protections.

At CIP’s Women’s Event, Jennifer West made it clear:
👉 No IP = No investment = No innovation

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Great ideas deserve protection.

This #WorldIPDay, we’re reminded how patents, copyrights, and trademarks help turn creativity into real-world impact—supporting jobs, innovation, and opportunity across the country.

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On April 26, 1892, Sarah Boone received U.S. Patent No. 473,653 for Ironing board. Her design improved a household tool that touched everyday domestic work.

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What happens when you mix ice cream with innovation policy?

You get 300+ Congressional staff, 70+ House offices, and a bipartisan conversation on how IP fuels jobs, startups, and economic growth.

The Congressional Inventions Project brought World IP Day to life—one scoop at a time.

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Investors don’t fund ideas they can’t protect.

Kiowa Kavovit, speaking at CIP’s Women’s Event, went first to market—and made her innovation patent pending for a reason.

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The only policy event where ice cream is mandatory 🍦

Join us for a World IP Day Ice Cream Social with the Congressional Inventions Project

🗓 April 21 | 12–2 PM
📍Capitol South Metro

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CIP’s Women’s History Month Showcase brought together innovators from across the country—

and gave them a chance to engage directly with policymakers ⬇️

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If Congress doesn’t understand IP, it can’t protect innovation.

That’s why the Congressional Inventions Caucus matters.

From rural inventors to AI policy, the stakes are rising—and so is the need for real education on Capitol Hill.

CIP is helping lead that charge.

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We are at @IPWatchdog LIVE 2026! 📷

@CongressionalIP and @RepKiley are diving into the bipartisan efforts driving IP education on #CapitolHill and how the #CongressionalInventionsCaucus is helping support American innovation.

Learn more: https://t.co/Kj4XsuJP56

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A year of innovation, collaboration, and inventors on Capitol Hill.

Watch the Congressional Inventions Project’s 2025 Year in Review 👇

Appreciate the leadership of our co-chairs @SteveDaines @ChrisCoons @KevinKileyCA @RepDeborahRoss in supporting American innovation.

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Great turnout at our Drawn to Innovate holiday lunch!
60+ attendees, 31 Congressional offices, hands-on soldering + live caricatures, and remarks from Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Deborah Ross.

A fun, creative way to close out a big year for American inventors.

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Innovation drives our economy—and strong IP laws make it possible. This #NationalIPMonth, we’re recognizing the inventors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who keep America’s innovation engine running.

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Huge thanks to the 250+ staffers who "popped" over to the Congressional Inventions Project's popcorn truck on Capitol Hill yesterday! 📷

Interested in the Congressional Inventions Caucus? Find out more: https://t.co/BQdWDPBjks

#NationalIPMonth #IP #USInnovation

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America doesn’t beat China by copying its playbook—we win by out-innovating it.

Our strength is invention, our edge is ideas, and our system rewards those who take risks.

📽️ Highlights from “Taking on China Through American Innovation” hosted by @CongressionalIP + @rc_markets

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100+ packed the room on Capitol Hill to talk about one thing: innovation.

Big thanks to @JohnTamny, Russell Slifer & Jeffrey Gerrish for a powerful panel w/ @CongressionalIP & @RCMarkets.  🇺🇸💡