Blocking Foreign Online Piracy

Summary#

This bill would amend title 17 of the United States Code to establish procedures for blocking access to foreign online locations engaged in copyright piracy. No publicly available information beyond the bill title, sponsor, and referral status is available.

What it means for you#

The bill seeks to create a process for blocking access to foreign websites described as engaging in copyright piracy. No publicly available information explains who would be required to act, how blocking would be carried out, or what legal protections or appeals would exist.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on estimated costs, required funding, or budgetary effects.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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