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CASE Act of 2019

Introduced: October 1, 2019 Introduced by: Jeffries, Hakeem S. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.
Oct 22, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8370-8371)
Oct 22, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-252.
Oct 22, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 6 (Roll no. 578). (text: CR H8345-8352)
Oct 22, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 22, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2426.
Oct 22, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8345-8353)
Oct 22, 2019
Mr. Jeffries moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 22, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Sep 10, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 2019
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 1, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 22, 2019 House · vote #578 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 410–6 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 or the CASE Act of 2019

This bill creates the Copyright Claims Board, a body within the U.S. Copyright Office, to decide copyright disputes. Damages awarded by the board are capped at $30,000.

Participation in board proceedings is voluntary with an opt-out procedure for defendants, and parties may choose instead to have a dispute heard in court. If the parties agree to have their dispute heard by the board, they shall forego the right to be heard before a court and the right to a jury trial. Board proceedings shall have no effect on class actions.

The board shall be authorized to hear copyright infringement claims, actions for a declaration of noninfringement, claims that a party knowingly sent false takedown notices, and related counterclaims.

The bill provides for various procedures, including with respect to requests for information from the other party and requests for the board to reconsider a decision.

The board may issue monetary awards based on actual or statutory damages.

The parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs except where there is bad faith misconduct.

A board's final determination precludes relitigating the claims in court or at the board. Parties may challenge a board decision in federal district court only if (1) the decision was a result of fraud, corruption, or other misconduct; (2) the board exceeded its authority or failed to render a final determination; or (3) in a default ruling or failure to prosecute, the default or failure was excusable.

What's happening now October 23, 2019

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 4632 Related bill Online Content Policy Modernization Act
  • S 1273 Identical bill CASE Act of 2019
 Bill text 5 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 141
All 141 Democratic 62 Republican 25
D
Crow, Jason
Colorado · Oct 22, 2019
Axne, Cynthia
· Oct 21, 2019
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Oct 21, 2019
 D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Oct 21, 2019
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Oct 21, 2019
Bustos, Cheri
· Oct 21, 2019
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Oct 21, 2019
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Oct 21, 2019
 R
Estes, Ron
Kansas · Oct 21, 2019
 R
Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Oct 21, 2019
Malinowski, Tom
· Oct 21, 2019
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 21, 2019
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Oct 21, 2019
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Oct 21, 2019
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Oct 21, 2019
Speier, Jackie
· Oct 21, 2019
Allred, Colin
· Oct 18, 2019
Rice, Kathleen
· Oct 18, 2019
Spanberger, Abigail
· Oct 18, 2019
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Oct 18, 2019
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Oct 16, 2019
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 15, 2019
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Oct 11, 2019
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Oct 11, 2019
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Oct 8, 2019
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Oct 8, 2019
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Green, Mark E.
Texas · Oct 8, 2019
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Oct 8, 2019
Stivers, Steve
· Oct 8, 2019
Zeldin, Lee
· Oct 8, 2019
COOPER, JAMES
· Oct 4, 2019
Lamb, Conor
· Oct 4, 2019
Lowenthal, Alan
· Oct 4, 2019
Napolitano, Grace
· Oct 4, 2019
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Oct 4, 2019
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Oct 4, 2019
Flores, Bill
· Oct 1, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Oct 1, 2019
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Oct 1, 2019
KING, PETER
· Oct 1, 2019
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 1, 2019
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Oct 1, 2019
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Sep 26, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Sep 26, 2019
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Sep 26, 2019
Lee, Barbara
· Sep 26, 2019
 D
Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Sep 26, 2019
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Sep 26, 2019
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Sep 25, 2019
 D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Sep 25, 2019
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