H.R. 1417 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004
H.R. 1417 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2003, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 108-419
What it does
Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2003 - Amends Federal copyright law to replace the occasional three-member copyright arbitration royalty panels with a full-time, independent Copyright Royalty Judge, appointed by the Librarian of Congress. Requires the Judge to appoint two full-time staff assistants. Revises requirements for copyright royalty proceedings.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2003
- Passed the HouseMar 3, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 6, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 20, 2004
- Became lawNov 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-419. (Nov 30, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment
House · Nov 17, 2004 · Passed407–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 3, 2004 · Passed406–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform ActHouse · Mar 3, 2004
- Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform ActHouse · Nov 17, 2004
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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