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- H.R.789
H.R.789: Fairness in Musical Licensing Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 26, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
159 (39 Democrats, 1 Independent, 120 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fairness in Musical Licensing Act of 1997 - Revises Federal copyright law to provide that communication by electronic device of a transmission embodying a performance or display of a nondramatic musical work by the reception of a broadcast, cable, satellite, or other transmission shall not be a copyright infringement unless: (1) an admission fee is charged to see or hear the transmission at a particular time or on a particular date or dates;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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For Further Action See H.R.2589.
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| Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |