H.R.2100: Twenty-First Century Distance Learning Enhancement Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced June 7, 2001
  • Latest Major Action June 18, 2001

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Twenty-First Century Distance Learning Enhancement Act - Revises Federal copyright law to extend the exemption from infringement liability for instructional broadcasting to: (1) digital distance learning or distance education; and (2) nonprofit libraries (as well as governmental bodies and accredited nonprofit educational institutions, as at present). Excludes from such exemption (thus subjecting to infringement liability) any work produced or...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
June 7, 2001

Introduced in the House by Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page