A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games, and for other purposes.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (1 more) 2/4/2008--Introduced.
Declares that it is not a copyright infringement for churches and qualified church-controlled organizations to communicate a transmission of a professional football contest so long as no direct charge is made to see or hear the transmission, no money is accepted o... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Introduced | Voted on by Senate | Voted on by House | Considered By President | Bill Becomes Law | ||||
February 04, 2008 |
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September 30, 2008 Bill Introduced: . . .to provide an exemption from exclusive ...
S. 2591 was introduced on February 4, 2008, in the Senate: ââ¬ÅTo amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football ...
September 11, 2008 Bill Introduced: . . .to provide an exemption from exclusive ...
S. 2591 was introduced on February 4, 2008, in the Senate: ââ¬ÅTo amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football ...
August 30, 2008 Bill Introduced: . . .to provide an exemption from exclusive ...
S. 2591 was introduced on February 4, 2008, in the Senate: ââ¬ÅTo amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football ...