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S. 1822 (99th)

Manufacture and Public Distribution of Certain Copyrighted Material Act

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Introduced

1 November 1985

Last action

11 June 1986 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]

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Summary

Manufacture and Public Distribution of Certain Copyrighted Material Act-Amends the copyright law to extend the manufacturing clause, which prohibits the importation of certain English language books not manufactured in the United States and Canada, to cover printed material. Eliminates the Canadian exemption, per se. Permits exemptions from such restriction if a foreign country, including Canada, provides adequate copyright protection for foreign nationals and such country freely trades in printed matter with the United States. Eliminates the exemption for U.S. authors who transfer rights of reproduction to a foreign agent. Exempts the importation of specified works pursuant to specified agreements or treaties.

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Timeline

  1. 1 November 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 November 1985

    Referred

    Committee on Judiciary. Referred to the Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks for a period not to exceed 30 days. If the Subcommittee has not acted by December 16, 1985, the Subcommittee will be automatically discharged from further consideration thereof.

    Source: Committee

  4. 4 December 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks discharge extended to February 28, 1986.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 January 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 April 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 May 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 654.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 19 May 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-303. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 May 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-303. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  10. 21 May 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Finance by unanimous consent for a period not to extend beyond June 11, 1986, provided, that any amendments reported by the Committee on Finance relating to the subject matter of the bill, as reported, shall be in order and that the bill be available for consideration on June 12, 1986.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 6 June 1986

    Floor

    Star Print ordered report 99-303.

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 June 1986

    Committee

    Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-767.

    Source: Committee

  13. 11 June 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 11 June 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 99-322.

    Source: Committee

  15. 11 June 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate amended, 2nd committee reporting

    summary · EN · 11 June 1986

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  • Reported to Senate amended, 1st committee reporting

    summary · EN · 19 May 1986

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 1 November 1985

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