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H.R.3301: CLASSICS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 19, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (25 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 19, 2017
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 |
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July 19, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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July 19, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) |