H.R. 7084 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008
H.R. 7084 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2008, sponsored by Jay Inslee with 4 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
- Sep 25, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 110-435
What it does
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 - Allows a receiving agent (designated by the Librarian of Congress to collect royalties that ultimately are disbursed to sound recording copyright owners and performers) to enter into agreements with webcasters that establish royalty terms for the performance of sound recordings over the Internet.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jay Inslee (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2008
- Became lawOct 16, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-435. (Oct 16, 2008)
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Committees
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