S. 169 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
ARTS Act
S. 169 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2021, sponsored by Thom Tillis with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 117-201
What it does
Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act This act directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thom Tillis (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2021
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
- Became lawOct 17, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-201. (Oct 17, 2022)
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- H.R. 7334: COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022
- H.R. 7352: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022
- H.R. 5313: Reese's Law
- S. 4900: SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022
- H.R. 1766: FTC Collaboration Act of 2021
- H.R. 4877: One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act of 2021
- S. 1617: Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
- H.R. 5796: Patents for Humanity Act of 2022
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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