The Innovation Act H.R. 3309 was passed by the House despite numerous critics who expressed real concerns about the bill's flaws. Problems with the bill are outlined in these media stories:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2068740/critics-to-congress-put-the-brake...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/richardepstein/2013/12/04/rep-goodlattes-pat...
http://www.politico.com/sponsor-content/2013/10/congress-dont-destroy-th...
http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/192063-lets-not-miss-this-opportunity-f...