Rep. Jeffries to Reintroduce Music Copyright Small Claims Bill
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is working to reintroduce the Small-Claims Enforcement (Case) Act (see 1804240071) but wants to secure a lead Republican sponsor to replace retired Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., Jeffries told us Wednesday (see 1901170048). The bill as originally…
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written would establish a voluntary small claims board within the Copyright Office, allowing copyright owners an alternative to bringing infringement claims to federal court. Jeffries noted support for the bill from House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., ranking member Doug Collins, R-Ga., and former Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. “We’re committed to getting that [bill] done,” Collins told us. Jeffries said he’s in talks with several offices to decide who’s in the best position to lead Republicans. Collins said he supports the bill but wants another Republican to work on the legislation. The bill last year had 10 Democrat and six Republican sponsors.