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Washington, D.C.— Senator Orrin Hatch, the senior member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the sudden resignation of U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante:
“The resignation of Maria Pallante as U.S. Register of Copyrights underscores the longstanding challenges associated with housing the Copyright Office in the Library of Congress. Ultimately the Register’s primary duty is to our nation’s copyright system, including providing expert opinion to Congress. In the coming months, I look forward to exploring this relationship and considering possible legislative actions to ensure the viability of our copyright system. I thank Maria Pallante for her service as the 12th Register of Copyrights. She will be missed by lawmakers, creators, and the public.”
