H.R. 6531 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008
H.R. 6531 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 17, 2008, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 17, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 110-434
What it does
Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008 - Amends federal copyright law to specify that the design of a vessel's hull, deck, or combination of a hull and deck, including a plug or mold are protected (currently, only the design of the vessel hull is protected, including a plug or mold).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 17, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2008
- Became lawOct 16, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-434. (Oct 16, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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