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HR4279FEDERALin_committee

Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008

May 12, 2008

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.May 12, 2008

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The legislation aims to restructure federal enforcement, which could impact the scope of investigations for rights holders and law enforcement agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Intellectual property rights holders

The bill proposes changes to federal enforcement resources that may impact the protection of their intellectual property.

Federal law enforcement agencies

The bill seeks to reorganize and prioritize resources for intellectual property enforcement, which would change agency operations.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes organizational and resource changes to federal enforcement. It is currently under review by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The legislation aims to restructure federal enforcement, which could impact the scope of investigations for rights holders and law enforcement agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
As of the latest update, the bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
When was this bill introduced?
The bill was introduced on December 5, 2007.

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Legislative Timeline

The bill was introduced in late 2007 and carries a 2008 title, indicating it was intended for the 2008 legislative session.

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on the JudiciaryThe committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment5
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