H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act, was introduced by Rep. Lamar Smith on October 26, 2011 and subsequently referred to the House Judiciary Committee. If enacted into law, it would authorize the Department of Justice to seek court orders against websites outside U.S. jurisdiction accused of infringing on copyrights, or facilitating copyright infringement. This issue has generated significant support and opposition in recent weeks. Because of this, I am following its progress in the Judiciary Committee closely. While I am not a member of the Judiciary Committee, I look forward to the Committee's findings on this legislation and I will be sure to keep your views in mind should H.R. 3261 be scheduled for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Thank you for contacting me. Please feel free to do so in the future. It's an honor to represent the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia.
Sincerely,
Austin Scott
U.S. Member of Congress
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