S.Res. 438 — A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

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Expresses the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should continue to take: (1) a leadership role in educating students regarding the detrimental consequences of online infringement of intellectual property rights; and (2) all practicable steps to deter and eliminate unauthorized peer-to-peer computer use by warning students of the risks of such use and educating them concerning the value of intellectual property.

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S.Res. 488A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.
2006-05-22Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4916-4917; text as passed Senate: CR S4916-4917; text of measure as introduced: CR S4897)
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2006-04-07
Introduced in Senate
2006-04-07
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3394-3395)
2006-04-07
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3394)

A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

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