Lamar Smith proposed SOPA
Lamar Smith represents the 21 district of Texas.
The Districts Population is about 700,000
House Judiciary Committee Chair and Texas Republican Lamar Smith , along with 12 co-sponsors introduced the stop online piracy act on October 26,2011
Congressmen Smith serves on both the Homeland Security Committee and the committee on Science, Space, and Technology, which has jurisdiction over renewable energy policies, research and science education, technology and innovation, and America's space program.
As of January 16, 2012 there were 31 sponsors.
In 2011 Smith had received $37,000 in campaign contributions from beer, wine, and liquor lobby.
The Districts Population is about 700,000
House Judiciary Committee Chair and Texas Republican Lamar Smith , along with 12 co-sponsors introduced the stop online piracy act on October 26,2011
Congressmen Smith serves on both the Homeland Security Committee and the committee on Science, Space, and Technology, which has jurisdiction over renewable energy policies, research and science education, technology and innovation, and America's space program.
As of January 16, 2012 there were 31 sponsors.
In 2011 Smith had received $37,000 in campaign contributions from beer, wine, and liquor lobby.
Patrick Leahy proposed PIPA
Patrick Leahy is a senior United States senator from Vermont and member of the Democratic Party. He is also the chairman of the senate Judiciary Committee.
In May 2011, leahy introduced the Protect IP Act (PIPA) to the Senate. The bill was drafted to give the US government and copyright holders additional tools to fight copyright piracy and counterfeit goods trafficking by foreign rogue websites. Critics of the bill say that it would be ineffective , impede free expression on the internet, and interfere with its infrastructure. Leahy subsequently indicated that he would favor further research into provisions that raised objections.
As of December 17, 2011 the bill is supported by 40 Senators.
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill, but senator Ron Wyden placed a hold on it.
In May 2011, leahy introduced the Protect IP Act (PIPA) to the Senate. The bill was drafted to give the US government and copyright holders additional tools to fight copyright piracy and counterfeit goods trafficking by foreign rogue websites. Critics of the bill say that it would be ineffective , impede free expression on the internet, and interfere with its infrastructure. Leahy subsequently indicated that he would favor further research into provisions that raised objections.
As of December 17, 2011 the bill is supported by 40 Senators.
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill, but senator Ron Wyden placed a hold on it.
People of Interest
Ron Wyden is a senior USA senator from Oregon and on the Democratic party. He was the first politician to stand against SOPA and PIPA. He also introduced Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act as an alternative to SOPA and PIPA.