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- H.R.905
H.R.905: You Own Devices Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
You Own Devices Act This bill amends federal copyright law to allow the owner of a machine or other product operated in any part by a computer program to transfer an authorized copy of the computer program, or the right to obtain such copy, when the owner sells, leases, or otherwise transfers the machine or product to another person. The bill prohibits such right to transfer the computer program from being waived by any agreement. Any right to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) |