S 2824

ARTS Act

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Session 116

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Bill overview

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.

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2019-12-17House

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12/16/2019SenateUnanimous consent
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12/16/2019Unanimous consent
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