The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (PRO IP Act), signed by President George W. Bush on October 13, 2008, authorized operational and personnel. enhancements for the FBI. In accordance with the guidance in the PRO IP Act, the FBI provided. an initial report in October 2009 summarizing its efforts, activities, and resources allocated in the. five years prior to the date of enactment, as well as investigative efforts relating to Intellectual.