H.R. 1551 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
H.R. 1551 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2017, sponsored by Tom Rice with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 115-264
What it does
Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act This bill updates copyright law by creating a new compulsory licensing system for digital music services that transmit sound recordings. It also provides for federal protection to sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, which are currently only covered by state law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Rice (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2017
- Passed the HouseJun 20, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 18, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2018
- Became lawOct 11, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-264. (Oct 11, 2018)
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