HR 2740
101th Congress
House
Commerce
Computer software
Copyright
Lease and rental services
Libraries
Computer Software Rental Amendments Act of 1989
Introduced: June 22, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 1990
For Further Action See H.R.5498.
Jul 30, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 14, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
Jun 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 22, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Computer Software Rental Amendments Act of 1989 - Amends Federal copyright law to prohibit the person in possession of a computer software program from renting, leasing, or lending it for direct or indirect commercial advantage unless authorized to do so by the copyright owner (or licensee). Directs the Register of Copyrights to report to the Congress whether this Act has achieved its purpose of maintaining the integrity of the copyright system while providing nonprofit libraries the capability to fulfill their function. Grants remedies for copyright infringement in cases of violations of this Act.
What's happening now
For Further Action See H.R.5498.
Committees of jurisdiction
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