H.R.3301: CLASSICS Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced July 19, 2017
  • Latest Major Action July 19, 2017

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Bill Summary

Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act or the CLASSICS Act This bill provides federal copyright protection for sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, specifically the right to make digital transmissions. Currently, pre-1972 recordings are only covered by state law. Pre-1972 recordings will fall within the existing compulsory license system for digital transmissions, which...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
July 19, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
July 19, 2017

Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

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