S. 3689 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010
S. 3689 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2010, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 111-295
What it does
Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010 - Eliminates the requirement that the Register of Copyrights maintain a directory of agents available to the public for inspection in both electronic and hard copy formats. (Maintains only the requirement that the directory be available through the Internet.) Authorizes a sworn or official certification to be electronically submitted to the Copyright Office.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2010
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2010
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentNov 30, 2010
- Became lawDec 9, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-295. (Dec 9, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 15, 2010 · Passed385–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To clarify, improve, and correct the laws relating to copyrightsHouse · Nov 15, 2010
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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