Congress 108 - S 2237 - Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004

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Attorneys general Broadband Civil actions and liability Commerce Congress Congressional reporting requirements Copyright Damages Data banks Department of Justice Education Employee training Evidence (Law) Federal employees Fines (Penalties) Forfeiture Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Higher education Injunctions Intellectual property Internet Labor and Employment Law Legal education Profit Science, Technology, Communications Victims

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Protecting Intellectual Rights Against Theft and Expropriation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal copyright law to authorize the Attorney General (AG) to: (1) commence a civil action against any person who engages in conduct constituting copyright infringement; (2) collect damages and profits resulting from such infringement; and (3) collect statutory damages.

Directs the AG to: (1) develop a program to ensure effective implementation and use of the authority for civil enforcement of the copyright laws, including training programs for qualified personnel from the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys Offices; and (2) report annually to Congress on the use of such enforcement authority and progress made in implementing the training programs.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005.

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Aug 4, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Jun 25, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 25, 2004

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 25, 2004

Received in the House.
Jun 25, 2004

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7522-7523; text as passed Senate: CR S7523)
Jun 25, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7522-7523; text as passed Senate: CR S7523)
Apr 29, 2004

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.
Apr 29, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
Apr 29, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 25, 2004

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3189-3190)
Mar 25, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3189)
Mar 25, 2004

Introduced in Senate

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