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message from congressman GARY G. MILLER
14 years ago
since i forgot the rule about not posting text only pictures, i asked if i could post it as a journal and they said it was alright . So ............ HERE IT IS.
January 23, 2012
Mr. Zachariah Matthews
Chino, California 91710
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding H.R.3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue. Like you, I believe it is important that our laws are balanced in protecting copyright holders from unlawful piracy while promoting the fair use of materials by consumers.
One of the primary reasons that America is home to such spectacular innovation – both technological and cultural – is the belief that those responsible for these innovations will be justly rewarded for their labors. Toward this end, the United States has developed one of the most vigorous systems of intellectual property law anywhere in the world. However, the global economy and e-commerce have made combating intellectual property theft a more complex challenge. Consequently, the sale of counterfeit U.S. brands on the Internet steals the creative work of others, costs our economy jobs and revenue, and can threaten the health and safety of American consumers.
H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 26, 2011 to address this growing problem by cracking down on foreign websites that commit copyright infringement and sell counterfeit goods. Specifically, this legislation authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) and copyright holders to bring actions against online infringers operating Internet sites or domains where the site is "dedicated to infringing" activities. S. 968 also authorizes the Attorney General to serve issued court orders on search engines, payment processes, advertising networks and internet service providers. While H.R. 3261 strives to combat a growing and real threat to our economy and American consumers, serious concerns have been raised about its potential impact on free speech and legitimate internet commerce. As a result of these concerns, you may be interested to learn that the chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary has announced that H.R. 3261 will be withdrawn from consideration until a broader agreement on combating piracy of protected works can be reached. As Congress continues to consider ways to protect intellectual property rights while encouraging innovation, please know that I will keep your thoughts and concerns close in mind.
Again, thank you for contacting me. I hope you will remain in touch in the future on other issues of importance to you.
January 23, 2012
Mr. Zachariah Matthews
Chino, California 91710
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns regarding H.R.3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue. Like you, I believe it is important that our laws are balanced in protecting copyright holders from unlawful piracy while promoting the fair use of materials by consumers.
One of the primary reasons that America is home to such spectacular innovation – both technological and cultural – is the belief that those responsible for these innovations will be justly rewarded for their labors. Toward this end, the United States has developed one of the most vigorous systems of intellectual property law anywhere in the world. However, the global economy and e-commerce have made combating intellectual property theft a more complex challenge. Consequently, the sale of counterfeit U.S. brands on the Internet steals the creative work of others, costs our economy jobs and revenue, and can threaten the health and safety of American consumers.
H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 26, 2011 to address this growing problem by cracking down on foreign websites that commit copyright infringement and sell counterfeit goods. Specifically, this legislation authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) and copyright holders to bring actions against online infringers operating Internet sites or domains where the site is "dedicated to infringing" activities. S. 968 also authorizes the Attorney General to serve issued court orders on search engines, payment processes, advertising networks and internet service providers. While H.R. 3261 strives to combat a growing and real threat to our economy and American consumers, serious concerns have been raised about its potential impact on free speech and legitimate internet commerce. As a result of these concerns, you may be interested to learn that the chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary has announced that H.R. 3261 will be withdrawn from consideration until a broader agreement on combating piracy of protected works can be reached. As Congress continues to consider ways to protect intellectual property rights while encouraging innovation, please know that I will keep your thoughts and concerns close in mind.
Again, thank you for contacting me. I hope you will remain in touch in the future on other issues of importance to you.
Sincerely,GARY G. MILLERMember of Congress