Copyright Amendments Act of 1991

Summary

Copyright Amendments Act of 1991 - Title I: Fair Use - Amends Federal copyright law to provide that the unpublished nature of a work shall be only one of many considerations a court must weigh when determining the fair use of copyrighted material. Title II: Renewal of Copyright - Copyright Renewal Act of 1991 - Provides for an automatic extension and renewal of certain copyright works for a 47-year term. Sets forth affirmative copyright renewal procedures. Title III: National Film Preservation - National Film Preservation Act of 1991 - Directs the Librarian of Congress to establish: (1) a National Film Registry for films of cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; and (2) a National Film Preservation Board in the Library of Congress to review and consult with the Librarian with respect to films nominated for Registry inclusion. Requires that all films and film-related materials received by the Librarian for the Registry be maintained in a National Film Registry Collection of the Library of Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Librarian to report to the Congress on film preservation and restoration activities of the Library of Congress and and other major film archives in the United States. Repeals the National Film Preservation Act of 1988.

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Timeline

1. 16 May 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 May 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 May 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 May 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

   Source: Committee

5. 28 May 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 May 1991

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Were Held on Title 1: Fair Use.

   Source: Committee

7. 6 June 1991

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Were Held on Title 1: Fair Use.

   Source: Committee

8. 12 June 1991

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Were Held on Title 3: National Film Registry Board.

   Source: Committee

9. 20 June 1991

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Were Held on Title 2: Copyright Renewal Act of 1991.

   Source: Committee

10. 1 October 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 1 October 1991

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

12. 19 November 1991

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

13. 19 November 1991

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 25 November 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

15. 25 November 1991

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

16. 25 November 1991

    Floor

    Mr. Hughes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

17. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

18. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

19. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 25 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

21. 25 November 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 102-379, Part I.

    Source: Committee

22. 25 November 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 102-379, Part I.

    Source: Committee

23. 26 November 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

24. 27 November 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

25. 22 January 1992

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

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