Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act

Summary

Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act - Makes civilly liable any person who makes available in commerce to others a substantial part of the information contained in a database generated, gathered, or maintained by another person without authorization. Provides exceptions for: (1) independently generated or gathered information; (2) certain reasonable use by a nonprofit educational, scientific, and research institution; (3) hyperlinking one online location to another; and (4) making such information available for the primary purpose of news reporting. Excludes from protection under this Act: (1) government and Federally mandated databases; and (2) computer programs. Provides civil remedies, including temporary and permanent injunctions and monetary relief for damages. Prohibits actions against the United States Government. Provides oversight by the Federal Trade Commission and the Patent and Trademark Office. Requires any civil action under this Act to be commenced within two years after its cause arises.

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Timeline

1. 8 October 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 October 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 October 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 October 2003

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 16 October 2003

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 3.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 October 2003

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 21 January 2004

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.

   Source: Committee

8. 21 January 2004

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 11 February 2004

   Introduced

   Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than March 12, 2004 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(f), rule X.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 11 February 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-421, Part I.

    Source: Committee

11. 11 February 2004

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-421, Part I.

    Source: Committee

12. 3 March 2004

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

13. 3 March 2004

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 11 March 2004

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.

    Source: Calendars

15. 11 March 2004

    Reported

    Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-421, Part II.

    Source: Committee

16. 11 March 2004

    Reported

    Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-421, Part II.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported in House · 11 March 2004 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 8 October 2003 · Download file

Documents

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 11 March 2004

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• Reported in House (PDF)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hsju00 · Standing

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