Congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions.

recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining United States leadership in the world and a competitive global economy;

expresses support for academic technological developments that promote entrepreneurship and for academic innovations in local communities;

supports the mission of the National Academy of Inventors to recognize and encourage inventors with patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, enhance the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students, and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society;

acknowledges the National Academy of Inventors for its role in elevating the contributions of academic inventors across all disciplines; and

congratulates the National Academy of Inventors for its rapid expansion to include 200 member institutions.