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S.Con.Res. 117 (98th)

A concurrent resolution relating to the promotion of technological innovation in computer software and the protection of computer software.

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Introduced

7 June 1984

Last action

19 June 1984 · Committee

Status

Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.

Sponsors

Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]

Subjects

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that copyright protection is essential for computer software and lack of such protection or the use of other legal protections incorporating compulsory licensing would undermine the computer software industry here and abroad. States that any nation's withdrawal of copyright protection or instigation of broad compulsory licensing of software should be opposed under the Universal Copyright Convention or through other avenues.

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Timeline

  1. 7 June 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 June 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 June 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.

    Source: Committee

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