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S. 169

Enacted

ARTS Act

Introduced 2/2/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-201.

10/17/2022

Summary

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This act directs the Copyright Office to waive various copyright registration-related fees for works that win certain competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or established by Congress. To qualify for the fee waiver, the copyright registration application must be filed within a specified time frame, but the Copyright Office may waive fees for a qualifying work even if the application is filed outside the time frame.

Public Law • 10/17/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Commerce
Art, artists, authorshipElementary and secondary educationIntellectual propertyScience and engineering educationUser charges and fees

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Republican • NC

Sponsored 2/2/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 3/23/2021

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 4/29/2021

Enacted into Law

Public Law 117-201

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 2, 2021

Committee Review

April 29, 2021

Floor Debate

July 13, 2021

Passed Chamber

September 19, 2022

Other Chamber

July 14, 2021

President

October 17, 2022

Enacted into Law

October 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-201.

Text Versions (5)

Engrossed in Senate7/13/2021
Reported to Senate6/8/2021
Introduced in Senate2/2/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors3