Public Law 117-201 · S. 169 · Became law

ARTS Act

Official title: “To amend title 17, United States Code, to require the Register of Copyrights to waive fees for filing an application for registration of a copyright claim in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on October 17, 2022.

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