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H.R.3261
Title: To prohibit the misappropriation of certain databases.
Sponsor: Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] (introduced 10/8/2003)      Cosponsors (9)
Related Bills: H.R.3872
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
House Reports: 108-421 Part 1, 108-421 Part 2
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SUMMARY AS OF:
3/11/2004--Reported to House amended, Part II.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 11, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act - Makes civilly liable any person who makes available in commerce to others a substantial part of the information contained in a database generated, gathered, or maintained by another person without authorization. Provides exceptions for: (1) independently generated or gathered information; (2) certain reasonable use by a nonprofit science or research institution; (3) hyperlinking one online location to another; and (4) making such information available for the primary purpose of news reporting.

Excludes, subject to exception, from protection under this Act: (1) Federal, State, or local government databases; and (2) computer programs.

Provides civil remedies, including temporary and permanent injunctions, monetary relief for damages, and impoundment. Prohibits temporary and permanent injunctions and impoundment against the U.S. Government. Exempts from liability a provider of an interactive computer service for making available information that is provided by another information content provider. Provides oversight by the Federal Trade Commission, the Patent and Trademark Office, and the Copyright Office, requiring reports to specified congressional committees.

Requires any civil action under this Act to be commenced within two years after its cause arises.

Excludes, subject to exception, from liability under this Act: (1) any accredited nonprofit postsecondary educational institution or nonprofit research laboratory; (2) employees of such institution or laboratory acting within the scope of employment; and (3) students enrolled in such educational institution.

MAJOR ACTIONS:

10/8/2003 Introduced in House
2/11/2004 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-421, Part I.
3/11/2004 Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-421, Part II.
3/11/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
ALL ACTIONS:
10/8/2003:
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/9/2003:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
10/16/2003:
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
10/16/2003:
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 3.
1/21/2004:
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1/21/2004:
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
2/11/2004 7:15pm:
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-421, Part I.
2/11/2004:
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than March 12, 2004 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(f), rule X.
3/3/2004:
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
3/3/2004:
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
3/11/2004 6:20pm:
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-421, Part II.
3/11/2004 6:20pm:
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
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