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S. 169Became Law

ARTS Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 17, 2022)

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This act directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

What just happenedOct 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-201.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 17, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-201.

  2. Oct 17, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-201.

  3. Oct 17, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 17, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 17, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 17, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 19, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 19, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7926)

  9. Sep 19, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Sep 19, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 169.

  11. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7926-7927)

  12. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 16, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jul 16, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 14, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jul 13, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4860; text: CR S4860)

  17. Jul 13, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4860; text: CR S4860)

  18. Jun 8, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.

  19. Jun 8, 2021Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jun 8, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Apr 29, 2021Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 17, 202249

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This act directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

Passed HouseSep 19, 202253

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This bill directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

Passed SenateJul 13, 202155

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This bill directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

Reported to SenateJun 8, 202125

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This bill directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

Introduced in SenateFeb 2, 2021

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This bill directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

ARTS Act — Informed