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All Information (Except Text) for H.R.4997 - ARTS Act 116th Congress (2019-2020)

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Sponsor: Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2] (Introduced 11/08/2019)
Committees: House - Judiciary
Latest Action: House - 11/08/2019 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
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Titles (3)

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Short Title(s) as Introduced

ARTS Act
Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act

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Official Title as Introduced

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.

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Date Actions Overview
11/08/2019 Introduced in House

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Date All Actions
11/08/2019 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Action By: House of Representatives
11/08/2019 Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives
09/27/2019 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Prior to Introduction.
Action By: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

Cosponsors (2)

Cosponsor Date Cosponsored
Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]* 11/08/2019
Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] 12/03/2020

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Related Documents
House Energy and Commerce
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 09/27/2019 Hearings by
House Judiciary 11/08/2019 Referred to

Related Bills (1)

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Introduced in House (11/08/2019)

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

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.