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FEDERALcommittee hearing

House Hearing: The Future of Intellectual Property and the Internet

Original title: House Hearing: “A Midlife Crisis? IP and the Internet After 40”

Record date · June 30, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The House Judiciary on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet will hold a hearing to discuss the current state and future of intellectual property law in the digital age. The session is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at the Rayburn House Office Building.

Why it matters

This hearing serves as a formal venue for lawmakers to gather information that may influence future legislation regarding digital copyright, online content regulation, and artificial intelligence policy.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Internet service providers and tech companies

These entities are subject to the intellectual property and internet regulations discussed by the subcommittee.

Directly affected

Content creators and copyright holders

These individuals and organizations are impacted by changes to intellectual property laws discussed in the hearing.

Key Facts

The hearing is titled 'A Midlife Crisis? IP and the Internet After 40'.
The hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 14:00 UTC.
The hearing will take place in room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing is hosted by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public attend this hearing?

The document confirms the location and time, but does not explicitly state public access policies; typically, House committee hearings are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing is intended to examine intellectual property () and internet policy as they relate to current technological developments.

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Focus on AI and Internet Maturity

The title 'After 40' suggests the committee is framing the current state of internet law as reaching a point of maturity or crisis, potentially signaling a push for comprehensive legislative updates.

House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet

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Rayburn House Office Building 2141, House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet

locationRayburn House Office Building 2141“The physical location of the hearing.”Map →

OrganizationHouse Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet“The committee hosting the hearing.”Map →

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