S. 167 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005
S. 167 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 109-9
What it does
Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 - Title I: Artists' Rights and Theft Prevention - Artists' Rights and Theft Prevention Act of 2005 or ART Act - (Sec. 102) Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the unauthorized, knowing use or attempted use of a video camera or similar device to transmit or make a copy of a motion picture or other copyrighted audiovisual work from a performance of such work in a movie thea…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2005
- Passed the SenateFeb 1, 2005
- Passed the HouseApr 19, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentApr 22, 2005
- Became lawApr 27, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-9. (Apr 27, 2005)
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- H.R. 4745: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Small Business Administration's…
- H.R. 683: Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006
- H.R. 1036: Copyright Royalty Judges Program Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 6159: To extend temporarily certain authorities of the Small Business Administration.
- H.R. 4583: Wool Suit Fabric Labeling Fairness and International Standards Conforming Act
- S. 1608: U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006
- H.R. 613: Alcohol Without Liquid Machine Safety Act of 2005
- H.R. 3936: Federal Response to Energy Emergencies Act of 2005
- H.R. 4023: Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act
- H.R. 4904: Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2006
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Judiciary Committee
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