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Access to Technical Standards in Law: New Rules and Copyright Protection

This new act aims to facilitate public access to technical standards and norms incorporated into laws, while also protecting the copyrights of the organizations that create them. This means important information regarding safety or innovation will be more readily available, potentially leading to a better understanding and application of regulations in daily life.
Key points
Technical standards incorporated into law must be made publicly accessible online at no monetary cost, with searchable content.
The act seeks to balance public access to standards with the protection of copyrights for standards development organizations.
A study will be conducted on the financial impact of acquiring access to these standards for governments, to identify and address potential financial burdens.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4009
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2025-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pro Codes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4009.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Technical standards incorporated into law must be made publicly accessible online at no monetary cost, with searchable content.
  • The act seeks to balance public access to standards with the protection of copyrights for standards development organizations.
  • A study will be conducted on the financial impact of acquiring access to these standards for governments, to identify and address potential financial burdens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Informatization