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Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1695| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2018
Bob Goodlatte

Bob Goodlatte

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (34)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Collins (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jim Jordan (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Steve King (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)Ted Poe (Republican)Trey Gowdy (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Tom Marino (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends federal copyright law to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Register of Copyrights from a list of at least three individuals recommended by a panel composed of: the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the President pro tempore of the Senate; the majority and minority leaders of the House and the Senate; and the Librarian of Congress. (Currently, the Register of Copyrights is appointed by the Librarian of Congress.) To be eligible for appointment, the individual must be a citizen of the United States with a professional background and experience in copyright law and must be capable of identifying and supervising a chief information officer responsible for managing modern information technology systems. The bill limits the term of office for the Register of Copyrights to 10 years, but the individual may be reappointed subject to the same requirements established in this bill. The President may remove the Register of Copyrights from office and must notify both chambers of Congress of any such removal. (Sec. 3) Nothing in this bill may be construed to impact the mandatory deposit requirements under which owners of a copyright or of an exclusive right of publication must deposit in the U.S. Copyright Office two copies or phonorecords of works published in the United States for the use or disposition of the Library of Congress.

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Timeline
Mar 23, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 29, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 1.
Mar 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
Apr 20, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-91.
Apr 25, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.
Apr 26, 2017
Rule H. Res. 275 passed House.
Apr 26, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 275. (consideration: CR H2868-2877; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2874)
Apr 26, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.
Apr 26, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 26, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 275 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 26, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1695.
Apr 26, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 1.
Apr 26, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Apr 26, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 2.
Apr 26, 2017
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Apr 26, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1695.
Apr 26, 2017
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 26, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 48 (Roll no. 227).
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Apr 26, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sep 26, 2018
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-613.
  • March 23, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 29, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 1.


  • March 29, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 20, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.


  • April 20, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-91.


  • April 25, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.


  • April 26, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 275 passed House.


  • April 26, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 275. (consideration: CR H2868-2877; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2874)


  • April 26, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.


  • April 26, 2017
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • April 26, 2017
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 275 and Rule XVIII.


  • April 26, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1695.


  • April 26, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 1.


  • April 26, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.


  • April 26, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 2.


  • April 26, 2017
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • April 26, 2017
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1695.


  • April 26, 2017
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • April 26, 2017
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 48 (Roll no. 227).
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  • April 26, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • September 26, 2018
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-613.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 115-1010: A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 115-275: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1695) to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes.
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Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1695| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2018
Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends federal copyright law to require the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Register of Copyrights from a list of at least three individuals recommended by a panel composed of: the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the President pro tempore of the Senate; the majority and minority leaders of the House and the Senate; and the Librarian of Congress. (Currently, the Register of Copyrights is appointed by the Librarian of Congress.) To be eligible for appointment, the individual must be a citizen of the United States with a professional background and experience in copyright law and must be capable of identifying and supervising a chief information officer responsible for managing modern information technology systems. The bill limits the term of office for the Register of Copyrights to 10 years, but the individual may be reappointed subject to the same requirements established in this bill. The President may remove the Register of Copyrights from office and must notify both chambers of Congress of any such removal. (Sec. 3) Nothing in this bill may be construed to impact the mandatory deposit requirements under which owners of a copyright or of an exclusive right of publication must deposit in the U.S. Copyright Office two copies or phonorecords of works published in the United States for the use or disposition of the Library of Congress.

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Timeline
Mar 23, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 29, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 1.
Mar 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
Apr 20, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-91.
Apr 25, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.
Apr 26, 2017
Rule H. Res. 275 passed House.
Apr 26, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 275. (consideration: CR H2868-2877; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2874)
Apr 26, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.
Apr 26, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 26, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 275 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 26, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1695.
Apr 26, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 1.
Apr 26, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Apr 26, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 2.
Apr 26, 2017
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Apr 26, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1695.
Apr 26, 2017
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 26, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 48 (Roll no. 227).
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Apr 26, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sep 26, 2018
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-613.
  • March 23, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 29, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 1.


  • March 29, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 20, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.


  • April 20, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-91.


  • April 25, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.


  • April 26, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 275 passed House.


  • April 26, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 275. (consideration: CR H2868-2877; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2874)


  • April 26, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.


  • April 26, 2017
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • April 26, 2017
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 275 and Rule XVIII.


  • April 26, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1695.


  • April 26, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 1.


  • April 26, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.


  • April 26, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment No. 2.


  • April 26, 2017
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • April 26, 2017
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1695.


  • April 26, 2017
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • April 26, 2017
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 48 (Roll no. 227).
    View Vote


  • April 26, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • September 26, 2018
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-613.
Bob Goodlatte

Bob Goodlatte

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (34)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Collins (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jim Jordan (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Steve King (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)Ted Poe (Republican)Trey Gowdy (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Tom Marino (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Rules and Administration Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 115-1010: A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 115-275: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1695) to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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