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H.R. 3948

Introduced

Protection of Source Code Act

Introduced 10/4/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.

2/8/2018 • House

Summary

Protection of Source Code Act

This bill amends the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to specify that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not compel a person to produce a source code or similar intellectual property that forms the basis for design of the source code without first issuing a subpoena.

Reported to House with amendment(s) • 2/8/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Computers and information technologyEvidence and witnessesFinancial services and investmentsIntellectual propertySecurities

Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]

Republican • WI-7

Sponsored 10/4/2017

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]

R-IL-14

Joined 10/4/2017

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Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

D-GA-13

Joined 10/4/2017

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Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]

R-IN-6

Joined 10/11/2017

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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

D-NJ-5

Joined 12/22/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 4, 2017

Committee Review

October 11, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House2/8/2018
Introduced in House10/4/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4