H.R. 2426 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019
H.R. 2426 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on May 1, 2019, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 152 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 1, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 152
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 or the CASE Act of 2019 This bill creates the Copyright Claims Board, a body within the U.S. Copyright Office, to decide copyright disputes. Damages awarded by the board are capped at $30,000. Participation in board proceedings is voluntary with an opt-out procedure for defendants, and parties may choose instead to have a dispute heard in court.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
CASE Act of 2019
Sponsor
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 107 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2019
- Passed the HouseOct 22, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266. (Oct 23, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 22, 2019 · Passed410–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019House · Oct 22, 2019
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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