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Bill108th CongressFiled Mar 25, 2004Commerce
S. 2237

Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jun 25, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to authorize the Attorney General (AG) to: (1) commence a civil action against any person who engages in conduct constituting copyright infringement; (2) collect damages and profits resulting from such infringement; and (3) collect statutory damages.

Directs the AG to: (1) develop a program to ensure effective implementation and use of the authority for civil enforcement of the copyright laws, including training programs for qualified personnel from the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys Offices; and (2) report annually to Congress on the use of such enforcement authority and progress made in implementing the training programs.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005.

What just happenedAug 4, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Aug 4, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee
  2. Jun 25, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jun 25, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jun 25, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Jun 25, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7522-7523; text as passed Senate: CR S7523)

  6. Jun 25, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7522-7523; text as passed Senate: CR S7523)

  7. Apr 29, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.

  8. Apr 29, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Apr 29, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Apr 29, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Mar 25, 2004IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3189-3190)

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Mar 25, 2004IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3189)

  13. Mar 25, 2004IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 25, 200482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to authorize the Attorney General (AG) to: (1) commence a civil action against any person who engages in conduct constituting copyright infringement; (2) collect damages and profits resulting from such infringement; and (3) collect statutory damages.

Directs the AG to: (1) develop a program to ensure effective implementation and use of the authority for civil enforcement of the copyright laws, including training programs for qualified personnel from the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys Offices; and (2) report annually to Congress on the use of such enforcement authority and progress made in implementing the training programs.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005.

Reported to Senate without amendmentApr 29, 200480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to authorize the Attorney General (AG) to: (1) commence a civil action against any person who engages in conduct constituting copyright infringement; (2) collect damages and profits resulting from such infringement; and (3) collect statutory damages.

Directs the AG to: (1) develop a program to ensure effective implementation and use of the authority for civil enforcement of the copyright laws, including training programs for qualified personnel from the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys Offices; and (2) report annually to Congress on the use of such enforcement authority and progress made in implementing the training programs.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005.

Introduced in SenateMar 25, 200400

Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to authorize the Attorney General (AG) to commence a civil action against any person who engages in conduct constituting copyright infringement.

Directs the AG to develop a program to ensure effective implementation and use of the authority for civil enforcement of the copyright laws, including training programs for qualified personnel from the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys Offices.