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All Information (Except Text) for S.Res.438 - A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks. 109th Congress (2005-2006)

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Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 04/07/2006)
Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Action: Senate - 04/07/2006 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3394)  (All Actions)
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A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

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04/07/2006 Introduced in Senate

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04/07/2006 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3394)
04/07/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3394-3395)

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Cosponsor Date Cosponsored
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]* 04/07/2006
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]* 04/07/2006
Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]* 04/07/2006
Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] 04/24/2006

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Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 04/07/2006 Referred to

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Introduced in Senate (04/07/2006)

Expresses the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should continue to take: (1) a leadership role in educating students regarding the detrimental consequences of online infringement of intellectual property rights; and (2) all practicable steps to deter and eliminate unauthorized peer-to-peer computer use by warning students of the risks of such use and educating them concerning the value of intellectual property.