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Introduced
09/27/2019
09/27/2019
In Committee
11/08/2019
11/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend section 708 of title 17, United States Code, to permit the Register of Copyrights to waive fees for filing an application for registration of a copyright claim in certain circumstances, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.
AI Summary
This bill, the Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act (ARTS Act), amends the U.S. Copyright Code to allow the Register of Copyrights to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, typically the calendar year following the year in which the work won the competition. However, the Copyright Office may also waive the fees for applications filed outside of this time frame if the application would have qualified for the waiver if it had been filed on time.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4997/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4997/BILLS-116hr4997ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4997/BILLS-116hr4997ih.pdf.pdf |
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