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Introduced
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
In Committee
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 17, United States Code, to reaffirm the importance of, and include requirements for, works incorporated by reference into law, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act (Pro Codes Act), amends U.S. copyright law to reaffirm the importance of works incorporated by reference into laws and regulations. It defines key terms like "incorporated by reference" and "standards development organization," and establishes requirements for standards organizations to make standards that have been incorporated publicly accessible online at no cost. The bill also requires several government studies on the impact of the legislation, including on disadvantaged communities, government costs, consumer protection, digital privacy, accessibility for people with disabilities, affordable housing, and small businesses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Darrell Issa (R)*,
Cliff Bentz (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Ben Cline (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Kevin Kiley (I),
Nick LaLota (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Barry Moore (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Troy Nehls (R),
Donald Norcross (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Last Action
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 127 (Roll no. 357). (on 07/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1631/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1631/BILLS-118hr1631rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1631/BILLS-118hr1631ih.pdf |
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