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S. 1095

Protecting American Goods and Services Act of 2005

Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) modify the definition of "traffic" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in counterfeit goods or services to mean to transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of counterfeit goods or services to another for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain, or to make, import, export, obtain control of, or possess counterfeit goods or services with the intent to so dispose of them; and (2) define "financial gain" to include the receipt, or expected receipt, of anything of value.

Makes conforming changes to the definition of "traffic" for purposes of provisions prohibiting the unauthorized fixation of and trafficking in sound recordings and music videos of live musical performances or trafficking in counterfeit labels for phonorecords, copies of computer programs or computer program documentation or packaging, copies of motion pictures or other audio visual works, or counterfeit computer program documentation or packaging.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12712-12714; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12712; text as passed Senate: CR S12712)

  6. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12712-12714; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12712; text as passed Senate: CR S12712)

  7. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 277.

  8. Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5581-5582)

    Judiciary Committee
  12. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5581)

  13. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Nov 10, 200535

Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) modify the definition of "traffic" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in counterfeit goods or services to mean to transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of counterfeit goods or services to another for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain, or to make, import, export, obtain control of, or possess counterfeit goods or services with the intent to so dispose of them; and (2) define "financial gain" to include the receipt, or expected receipt, of anything of value.

Makes conforming changes to the definition of "traffic" for purposes of provisions prohibiting the unauthorized fixation of and trafficking in sound recordings and music videos of live musical performances or trafficking in counterfeit labels for phonorecords, copies of computer programs or computer program documentation or packaging, copies of motion pictures or other audio visual works, or counterfeit computer program documentation or packaging.

Nov 3, 200501

Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) modify the definition of "traffic" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in counterfeit goods or services to mean to transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of counterfeit goods or services to another for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain, or to make, import, export, obtain control of, or possess counterfeit goods or services with the intent to so dispose of them; and (2) define "financial gain" to include the receipt, or expected receipt, of anything of value.

Makes conforming changes to the definition of "traffic" for purposes of provisions prohibiting the unauthorized fixation of and trafficking in sound recordings and music videos of live musical performances or trafficking in counterfeit labels for phonorecords, copies of computer programs or computer program documentation or packaging, copies of motion pictures or other audio visual works, or counterfeit computer program documentation or packaging.

May 20, 200500

Protecting American Goods and Services Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) intentionally trafficking, or attempting to traffic, in goods or services and knowingly using a counterfeit mark on or in connection with such goods or services; and (2) possessing goods with a counterfeit mark with intent to traffic such goods. Provides for enhanced penalties in the case of subsequent offenses.

Prohibits intentionally transporting goods bearing a counterfeit mark or copies or phonorecords of a copyrighted work not authorized by the copyright holder into or out of the United States for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain.