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- H.R.2657
H.R.2657: Software Trade Secrets Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Oct. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Software Trade Secrets Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit requiring the submission of, or examination of, a computer source code for any computer software program, unless: (1) there is an inquiry into any offense connected with the administration or enforcement of the internal revenue laws; or (2) the program is owned by the taxpayer, used exclusively by the taxpayer, and is not for commercial distribution....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Oct. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Johnson (R-Texas) |