(Updated September 25, 2006)
H.R. 1036
Amending title 17, United States Code, Making Technical Corrections
Relating to Copyright Royalty Judges
Floor Situation
The House considered H.R. 1036, under suspension of the rules, on November 16, 2005.
It is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds
majority vote for passage.
Summary
H.R. 1036 amends provisions regarding copyright royalty judges to: (1) make
technical changes; (2) provide that Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) are to act
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act; (2) include prior
determinations and interpretations of copyright arbitration royalty panels that
are not inconsistent with a decision of the Librarian of Congress or the
Register of Copyrights among the precedents that CRJs must consider; and (3)
require that the Librarian of Congress receive authorization from the CRJs
before distributing statutory licensing fees for secondary transmissions by
cable systems or satellite carriers even when no controversy about such
distribution exists.
Legislative History
H.R. 1036 was introduced by Rep. Smith (TX) on March 2, 2005. The bill was
reported from the Judiciary Committee by voice vote on March 9, 2005.
House Report
109-64
was filed on April 28, 2005. The House passed H.R. 1036, by a voice
vote, on November 16, 2005. The Senate passed the bill with amendments, by
unanimous consent, on July 19, 2006.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Judiciary Committee at 5-3951.