Honoring the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr. and the musical history he created through Motown Records.

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23 cosponsors · 17 D, 6 R

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Recognizes the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr., who established the Motown record label, in creating the lasting musical sound of Motown.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 3, 2015

Recognizes the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr., who established the Motown record label, in creating the lasting musical sound of Motown.

Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Berry Gordy, Jr., receive fair protection under the copyright laws of the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Honoring the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr. and the musical history he created through Motown Records.

Latest action (Jan 15, 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 3, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.