HRES 550
114th Congress
House
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Intellectual property
Music
Sound recording
Honoring the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr. and the musical history he created through Motown Records.
Introduced: December 3, 2015
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Became law
Jan 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Dec 3, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 3, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1708)
Dec 3, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr., who established the Motown record label, in creating the lasting musical sound of Motown.
Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Berry Gordy, Jr., receive fair protection under the copyright laws of the United States.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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