S.2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008

A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. as introduced.
  • Popular: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as passed senate.

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Apr 23rdRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 23rdSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3405-3406)
Apr 23rdIntroduced in Senate
May 7thCommittee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
May 14thCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 14thPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 738.
May 14thCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 14thCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 25thPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25thThe committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

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