H.R.1967: To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide that the distribution before January 1, 1978, of a phonorecord shall not for any purpose constitute a publication of the musical work embodied therein.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about arts, culture, religion
  • Introduced June 19, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1997

Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends Federal copyright provisions to provide that the distribution before January 1, 1978, of a phonorecord shall not for any purpose constitute a publication of the musical work embodied therein.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-325.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
June 19, 1997

Introduced in the House by Howard Coble (R-N.C.)

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