Deal Said Near on Appropriations, Virus Aid; FFTF Has Copyright Concerns
Capitol Hill leaders said a 24- to 48-hour continuing resolution to extend government funding will likely be needed as talks on an FY 2021 appropriations and COVID-19 aid package continue. The current CR is to expire Friday night. All sides…
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appeared optimistic a deal is close (see 2012150069), with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., telling reporters that lawmakers were “putting the final touches” on the package. Fight for the Future raised concerns Wednesday about a bid by leaders of the House and Senate Judiciary committees to insert language from the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (Case) Act into an omnibus measure. HR-2426/S-1273 would create a voluntary small claims board within the Copyright Office. One of its provisions “could slap ordinary Internet users with up to $30,000 in fines for engaging in everyday activities like sharing a meme or downloading a photo,” FFTF said. “Time and time again, rushed changes to copyright based on draconian enforcement methods have dangerous implications for online free expression.”