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S.2237: Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 25, 2004
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to authorize the Attorney General (AG) to: (1) commence a civil action against any person who engages in conduct constituting copyright infringement; (2) collect damages and profits resulting from such infringement; and (3) collect statutory damages. Directs the AG to: (1) develop a program to ensure effective implementation and use of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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| March 25, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |