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- H.R.989
H.R.989: Copyright Term Extension Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 16, 1995
- Latest Major Action July 13, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (10 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Copyright Term Extension Act of 1995 - Amends Federal copyright provisions regarding preemption of laws concerning duration of copyrights. Prohibits the annulment or limitation of rights or remedies under State laws with respect to sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, until February 15, 2067 (currently, 2047). Extends the duration of copyright in a work created on or after January 1, 1978, to the life of the author and 70...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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Field Hearings Held in Pasadena, California.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 16, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Carlos John Moorhead (R-Calif.) |