S. 978 (112th): A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
May 12, 2011
112th Congress, 2011–2013- Status:
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Died in a previous Congress
This bill was introduced on June 16, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
- Sponsor:
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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota
Democrat - Text:
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Last Updated: May 12, 2011
Length: 3 pages
About the bill
- Summary (CRS)
- 6/20/2011--Reported to Senate without amendment.Amends the federal criminal code to provide for imprisonment for up to 5 years, a fine, or both, for criminal infringement of a copyright where the ...
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The “S.” in “S. 978” means this is a Senate bill in the United States Congress. A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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- Cosponsors
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2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
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