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Became law without a recorded vote. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted.
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- Senate Introduced Mar 15, 2018
- Senate Passed Jun 28, 2018
- House Passed Sep 25, 2018
- President To the President Sep 28, 2018
- President Signed Oct 9, 2018
- Law Oct 9, 2018
Specifically, it modifies the limitations and exceptions to federal copyright infringement that allow published works to be reproduced and distributed in accessible formats for individuals with print disabilities. The bill:
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Oct 9, 2018
Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
(Sec. 2) This bill amends federal copyright law to implement the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (Marrakesh Treaty).
Specifically, it modifies the limitations and exceptions to federal copyright infringement that allow published works to be reproduced and distributed in accessible formats for individuals with print disabilities. The bill:
- makes such limitations and exceptions applicable only to activities in the United States,
- broadens the scope of published works that may be reproduced and distributed in accessible formats, and
- modifies certain terms and definitions to conform with the Marrakesh Treaty.
Additionally, the bill adds a new section to allow published works in accessible formats to be exported and imported for individuals with print disabilities.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
Latest action (Oct 9, 2018): Became Public Law No: 115-261.
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 15, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Mar 15, 2018
- Senate Passed Jun 28, 2018
- House Passed Sep 25, 2018
- President To the President Sep 28, 2018
- President Signed Oct 9, 2018
- Law Oct 9, 2018
No recorded floor vote found.