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H.R.3699: Research Works Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2011
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Bill Summary
Research Works Act - Prohibits a federal agency from adopting, maintaining, continuing, or otherwise engaging in any policy, program, or other activity that: (1) causes, permits, or authorizes network dissemination of any private-sector research work without the prior consent of the publisher; or (2) requires that any actual or prospective author, or the author's employer, assent to such network dissemination. Defines "private-sector research...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| Dec. 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) |