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H.R.4241: Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2016
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Bill Summary
Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act This bill establishes the U.S. Copyright Office as a separate independent agency in the legislative branch, to be headed by a Director appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Currently, the Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress [LOC] and is headed by the Register of Copyrights.) The Director's term of office is limited to 10 years without eligibility...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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| Dec. 11, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Marino (R-Pa.) |