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H.R. 2657 (105th)

Software Trade Secrets Protection Act of 1997

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Introduced

9 October 1997

Last action

9 October 1997 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

21 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Software Trade Secrets Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit requiring the submission of, or examination of, a computer source code for any computer software program, unless: (1) there is an inquiry into any offense connected with the administration or enforcement of the internal revenue laws; or (2) the program is owned by the taxpayer, used exclusively by the taxpayer, and is not for commercial distribution. Sets forth provisions providing for the protection of executable computer software which is treated as a return or return information.

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Timeline

  1. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  2. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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