S-169 : Became Public Law

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act or the ARTS Act

This bill 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-17PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-201.Library of Congress
2022-10-17PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-10-17FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7926)House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 169.House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7926-7927)House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorMs. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-07-16FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2021-07-16FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2021-07-14FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2021-07-13FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4860; text: CR S4860)Senate
2021-06-08CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.Senate
2021-06-08CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2021-04-29CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-02-02IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2021-02-02IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Commerce
See Subjects
  • Art, artists, authorship
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Intellectual property
  • Science and engineering education
  • User charges and fees

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