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Copyright Amendments Act of 1992

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 4, 1992)

Copyright Amendments Act of 1992 - Title I: Renewal of Copyright - Copyright Renewal Act of 1992 - Amends Federal copyright law to provide an automatic copyright renewal system for all works copyrighted before January 1, 1978 (thus eliminating registration filing requirements for a second term of copyright protection). Sets forth copyright renewal terms and procedures.

Provides that if an application is submitted for the renewed and extended term of a copyright and an original term registration has not been made, the Register of Copyrights may request information relating to the existence, ownership, or duration of such copyright for the original term.

Increases the fee for registering a claim for renewal of a subsisting copyright in its first term.

Title II: National Film Preservation - National Film Preservation Act of 1992 - Repeals the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 after reauthorizing the National Film Registry and the National Film Preservation Board in the Library of Congress for four more years. Changes the name of the Library's collection of films and related materials received for the Registry to the "National Film Registry Collection of the Library of Congress."

Directs the Librarian of Congress to: (1) study and report to the Congress on the current state of film preservation and restoration activities, including the activities of the Library of Congress and other major film archives in the United States; and (2) establish a comprehensive national film preservation program for motion pictures, in conjunction with other film archivists and copyright owners.

Title III: Other Copyright Provisions - Repeals the requirement that the Register of Copyrights report every five years to the Congress regarding library and archives photocopying of copyrighted materials.

What just happenedJun 26, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-307.

Who’s behind it

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Jun 26, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-307.

  2. Jun 26, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-307.

  3. Jun 26, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 26, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 16, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 16, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 9, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jun 4, 1992ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Jun 4, 1992NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jun 4, 1992Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Jun 4, 1992FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jun 4, 1992FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  13. Jun 4, 1992Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  14. Jun 4, 1992FloorH8D000

    The previous question was ordered on the bill and the amendment, without objection.

  15. Jun 4, 1992FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the bill and on the Brooks amendment in the nature of a substitute.

  16. Jun 4, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent.

  17. Jun 4, 1992FloorH30200

    Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  18. Nov 26, 1991FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  19. Nov 26, 1991FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. Nov 26, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. Nov 25, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  22. Nov 25, 1991Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  23. Nov 25, 1991Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.

  24. Nov 25, 1991Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  25. Oct 22, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.

  26. Oct 22, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-194.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Oct 22, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-194.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Aug 1, 1991Committee

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

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Jun 17, 1991Committee

    Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Subcommittee
  30. Jun 12, 1991Committee

    Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-348.

    Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Subcommittee
  31. Mar 25, 1991Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

    Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Subcommittee
  32. Mar 21, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Mar 21, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedJun 4, 199236

Copyright Amendments Act of 1992 - Title I: Renewal of Copyright - Copyright Renewal Act of 1992 - Amends Federal copyright law to provide an automatic copyright renewal system for all works copyrighted before January 1, 1978 (thus eliminating registration filing requirements for a second term of copyright protection). Sets forth copyright renewal terms and procedures.

Provides that if an application is submitted for the renewed and extended term of a copyright and an original term registration has not been made, the Register of Copyrights may request information relating to the existence, ownership, or duration of such copyright for the original term.

Increases the fee for registering a claim for renewal of a subsisting copyright in its first term.

Title II: National Film Preservation - National Film Preservation Act of 1992 - Repeals the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 after reauthorizing the National Film Registry and the National Film Preservation Board in the Library of Congress for four more years. Changes the name of the Library's collection of films and related materials received for the Registry to the "National Film Registry Collection of the Library of Congress."

Directs the Librarian of Congress to: (1) study and report to the Congress on the current state of film preservation and restoration activities, including the activities of the Library of Congress and other major film archives in the United States; and (2) establish a comprehensive national film preservation program for motion pictures, in conjunction with other film archivists and copyright owners.

Title III: Other Copyright Provisions - Repeals the requirement that the Register of Copyrights report every five years to the Congress regarding library and archives photocopying of copyrighted materials.

Passed Senate amendedNov 25, 199135

Title I: Copyright Renewal Provisions - Amends Federal copyright law to provide an automatic copyright renewal system for all works copyrighted before January 1, 1978 (thus eliminating registration filing requirements for a second term of copyright protection). Sets forth copyright renewal terms and procedures.

Repeals the requirement that the Register of Copyrights report periodically to the Congress regarding library and archives photocopying of copyrighted materials.

Title II: Film Preservation - National Film Preservation Act of 1991 - Directs the Librarian of Congress (the Librarian) to establish: (1) a National Film Registry for films of cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; and (2) a National Film Preservation Board in the Library of Congress to review and consult with the Librarian with respect to films nominated for Registry inclusion. Requires the Librarian to submit annually to the Congress a listing of films included in the Registry, and a description of the Board's activities.

Directs the Librarian to endeavor to obtain by gift from the owner, for inclusion in the Registry collection, an archival quality copy of a Registry version of each film included in the National Film Registry (including film-related materials for educational and research purposes).

Mandates that all films and film-related materials received by the Librarian for the Registry be maintained in a special collection to be known as the "National Film Registry Collection of the Library of Congress."

Requires the Librarian to study and report to the Congress on the film preservation and restoration activities of the Library of Congress and other major film archives in the United States.

Authorizes appropriations.

Repeals the National Film Preservation Act of 1988.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 22, 199101

Title I: Copyright Renewal Provisions - Amends Federal copyright law to provide an automatic copyright renewal system for all works copyrighted before January 1, 1978 (thus eliminating registration filing requirements for a second term of copyright protection). Sets forth copyright renewal terms and procedures.

Repeals the requirement that the Register of Copyrights report periodically to the Congress regarding library and archives photocopying of copyrighted materials.

Title II: Film Preservation - National Film Preservation Act of 1991 - Directs the Librarian of Congress (the Librarian) to establish: (1) a National Film Registry for films of cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; and (2) a National Film Preservation Board in the Library of Congress to review and consult with the Librarian with respect to films nominated for Registry inclusion. Requires the Librarian to submit annually to the Congress a listing of films included in the Registry, and a description of the Board's activities.

Directs the Librarian to endeavor to obtain by gift from the owner, for inclusion in the Registry collection, an archival quality copy of a Registry version of each film included in the National Film Registry (including film-related materials for educational and research purposes).

Mandates that all films and film-related materials received by the Librarian for the Registry be maintained in a special collection to be known as the "National Film Registry Collection of the Library of Congress."

Requires the Librarian to study and report to the Congress on the film preservation and restoration activities of the Library of Congress and other major film archives in the United States.

Authorizes appropriations.

Repeals the National Film Preservation Act of 1988.

Introduced in SenateMar 21, 199100

Amends Federal copyright law to provide an automatic copyright renewal system for all works copyrighted before January 1, 1978 (thus eliminating registration filing requirements for a second term of copyright protection). Sets forth copyright renewal terms and procedures.

Repeals the requirement that the Register of Copyrights report periodically to the Congress regarding library and archives photocopying of copyrighted materials.