HR 2975 · 98th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend title 17 of the United States Code to authorize certain nonprofit use of copyrighted works by volunteer fire companies and rescue squads.

Introduced 1983-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1983-05-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the copyright law to permit without infringement of copyright the performance of a nondramatic literary or musical work by a volunteer fire company or rescue squad if the profits are used exclusively for charitable purposes and not for private financial gain.…

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