S. 2559 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
S. 2559 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2018, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 13 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, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 115-261
What it does
Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends federal copyright law to implement the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (Marrakesh Treaty).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2018
- Passed the SenateJun 28, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2018
- Became lawOct 9, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-261. (Oct 9, 2018)
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- H.R. 2333: Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017
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- S. 791: Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017
- H.R. 1551: Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
- H.R. 6758: SUCCESS Act
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- H.R. 4111: Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2017
- S. 2679: Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018
- H.R. 1300: United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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