United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HCONRES 42 — Entitled the "Creativity and Innovation Resolution".

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Urges Congress to: (1) protect those who create intellectual property and provide economic incentives that will encourage American artists, creators, and innovators to take risks to create and innovate; and (2) oppose any mandate for the inclusion of terrestrial broadcast radio tuners in the manufacture or sale of mobile devices.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  3. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  4. Referred to House Judiciary

  5. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCONRES 42 do?
Urges Congress to: (1) protect those who create intellectual property and provide economic incentives that will encourage American artists, creators, and innovators to take risks to create and innovate; and (2) oppose any mandate for the inclusion of terrestrial broadcast radio tuners in the manufacture or sale of mobile devices.
Who sponsors HCONRES 42?
HCONRES 42 is sponsored by Darrell Issa (R).
What is the current status of HCONRES 42?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HCONRES 42?
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