Thank you for contacting me regarding your support for H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know your views on this important issue.
As you may know, Representative Lamar Smith introduced H.R. 3261 on October 26, 2011. This bill would aim to crack down on rouge websites dedicated to the sale of infringing or counterfeit goods. It narrows the definition of a rogue website, while ensuring that law enforcement can get at the "worst-of-the-worst" websites dedicated to selling infringing goods.
Additionally, the bill will provide law enforcement with tools to stop websites dedicated to online piracy and sale of counterfeit goods, which include new movie and music releases. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on October 26, 2011. H.R. 3261 is currently pending in this committee.
Thank you again for contacting me on this issue. I will continue to follow this piece of legislation carefully. Should this bill come before me on the House floor, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind.
In the meantime, if you wish to share additional information with me concerning this issue, please feel free to contact me by calling, emailing, writing, or faxing me. Please be advised that mail sent to my Washington office is subject to an additional two-week delay due to increased mail security.
If I can be of further assistance to you regarding this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am always happy to respond and be of service to you.
Sincerely,
Paul Ryan
U.S. Member of Congress
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