United States Code, as recorded on Flare Reef (https://flarereef.flareforward.com/p/13)
As of November 4, 2026: 40 changes on record. Latest took effect April 1, 2026.
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April 1, 2026. Public Law 119-76, the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025.
Title 11, Section 330(b)(1): amended. Raised '$45' to '$105' in section 330(b)(1) of title 11. 2026.
Title 11, Section 330: amended. Struck subsection (e) from section 330 of title 11. 2026.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-119publ76
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December 18, 2025. Public Law 119-60, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Title 17, Section 105(d)(2): renumbered. Redesignated subparagraphs (L) through (N) as (M) through (O), and added "Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences" in section 105(d)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105(d)(2): amended. Inserted subparagraph (L), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, in section 105(d)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105(c)(1): amended. In section 105(c)(1), replaced “subparagraphs (A) through (K) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (L)” with “subparagraphs (A) through (L) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (M)”.
Title 17, Section 105(c)(2): amended. In section 105(c)(2), replaced “subsection (d)(2)(L)” with “subsection (d)(2)(M)”.
Title 17, Section 105(c)(3): amended. In section 105(c)(3), replaced “subsection (d)(2)(M)” with “subsection (d)(2)(N)”.
Title 17, Section 105(c)(4): amended. In section 105(c)(4), replaced “subsection (d)(2)(N)” with “subsection (d)(2)(O)”.
Title 39, Section 2003(e)(1): amended. Replaced “9705(o)” with “9705(n)” in section 2003(e)(1) of title 39.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-119publ60
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December 23, 2024. Public Law 118-159, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
Title 4, Section 8(c): amended. Inserted “, except as may be necessary in limited circumstances and done in a respectful manner as part of a military or patriotic observance” after “aloft and free” in section 8(c) of title 4.
Title 17, Section 105: rewritten. Rewrote section 105 of title 17 to update the rules for covered works and federal licenses, including changing who may direct a license for work made at covered institutions.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-118publ159
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December 17, 2024. Public Law 118-151.
Title 35, Section 41(j): amended. Inserted ", unless the entity shows that the assertion was made in good faith," in section 41(j) of title 35 before "be subject".
Title 35, Section 123(f): amended. Inserted ", unless the entity shows that the certification was made in good faith," in section 123(f) of title 35 before "be subject".
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-118publ151
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June 21, 2024. Public Law 117-151, the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act.
Title 11, Section 109(e): restored. Restored section 109(e) to its earlier wording, as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 1182(1): temporary change ended. Replaced section 1182(1) of title 11 with the statement that the term “debtor” means a small business debtor.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ151
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March 9, 2024. Public Law 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.
Title 11, Section 507(d): amended. Inserted “excluding subparagraph (F)” after “(a)(8)” in section 507(d) of title 11.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-118publ42
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December 22, 2023. Public Law 118-31, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Title 39, Section 406: amended. Replaced “may authorize the use” with “shall authorize the use” in section 406 of title 39.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-118publ31
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September 19, 2023. Public Law 117-263, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Title 1, Section 112a: amended. Struck subsections (b), (c), and (d) from section 112a of title 1 and left subsection (b) stating that certain unpublished copies shall be made available on request.
Title 1, Section 112a: amended. Inserted subsection (b) in section 112a of title 1 requiring the Department of State to make unpublished copies of certain international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments available on request.
Title 1, Section 112b: rewritten. Rewrote section 112b of title 1 to require monthly written reports to congressional leaders and committees on international agreements and qualifying non-binding instruments, including texts, authorities, and other listed information.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ263
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January 5, 2023. Public Law 117-347, the Abolish Trafficking Reauthorization Act of 2022.
Title 11, Section 523(a)(18): amended. Struck "or" at the end of section 523(a)(18) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 523(a)(19): amended. Replaced the period at the end of section 523(a)(19) of title 11 with "; or".
Title 11, Section 523(a): amended. Inserted paragraph (20) after section 523(a)(19) of title 11 covering injury to an individual by the debtor relating to a violation of chapter 77 of title 18.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ347
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December 29, 2022. Public Law 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Title 3, Section 1: amended. Rewrote section 1 of title 3 to appoint electors of President and Vice President on election day under State laws enacted before election day.
Title 3, Section 2: removed. Struck section 2 of title 3 and replaced it with section 1 requiring electors to be appointed on election day under State laws enacted before election day.
Title 3, Section 4: amended. Inserted “enacted prior to election day” after “by law” in section 4 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 5: rewritten. Rewrote section 5 of title 3 to require State certificates of ascertainment, set certificate contents, and direct transmission to the Archivist and electors.
Title 3, Section 5, heading: amended. Rewrote section 5 of title 3 as "Certificate of ascertainment of appointment of electors" and set the rules for issuing and formulating the certificate.
Title 3, Section 6: rewritten. Rewrote section 6 of title 3 to require the Archivist to preserve certificates for one year, treat them as public records, and open them to public inspection.
Title 3, Section 6, heading: amended. Rewrote section 6 of title 3 to require the Archivist to preserve certificates of ascertainment for one year, keep them as public records, and open them to public inspection.
Title 3, Section 7: amended. Replaced “Monday” with “Tuesday” in section 7 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 7: amended. Replaced “as the legislature of such State shall direct” with “in accordance with the laws of the State enacted prior to election day” in section 7 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 9: amended. Replaced the required annexed elector list with a certificate of ascertainment of appointment of electors in section 9 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 10: amended. Replaced “the certificates so made by them” with the certificates of votes and annexed certificates of ascertainment of appointment of electors in section 10 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 11: rewritten. Rewrote section 11 of title 3 to require electors to immediately transmit certificates of votes and annexed certificates of ascertainment of appointment of electors by the most expeditious method available, and to send specified sets to the President of the Senate, chief election officer, Archivist, and district judge.
Title 3, Section 11, heading: amended. Rewrote section 11 of title 3 to require electors to transmit certificates of votes and certificates of ascertainment at the same time by the most expeditious method available.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Inserted “, after the meeting of the electors shall have been held,” after “When” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Struck “and list” each place it appears in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Struck “in December, after the meeting of the electors shall have been held,” and inserted “in December,” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Inserted “the President of the Senate be absent” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Struck “secretary of state” and inserted “chief election officer” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Struck “lodged with him” and inserted “lodged with such officer” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Struck “his duty” and inserted “the duty of such chief election officer of the State” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 12: amended. Replaced “by registered mail” with “by the most expeditious method available” in section 12 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 13: amended. Inserted “, after the meeting of the electors shall have been held,” after “When” in section 13 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 13: amended. Struck “in December, after the meeting of the electors shall have been held,” and inserted “in December,” in section 13 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 13: amended. Replaced “or, if he be absent” with “or, if the President of the Senate be absent” in section 13 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 13: amended. Replaced “that list” with “that certificate” in section 13 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 14: removed. Struck section 14 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 15: rewritten. Rewrote section 15 of title 3 to add subsections on the President of the Senate’s ministerial role and denied powers, teller appointments, and joint-session procedures.
Title 3, Section 16: amended. Replaced “meeting” with “session” each place it appears in section 16 of title 3, including the heading.
Title 3, Section 16, heading: amended. Replaced "meeting" with "session" in section 16 of title 3, including the heading.
Title 3, Section 17: rewritten. Rewrote section 17 of title 3 to limit debate on objections tied to section 15(d)(2)(C)(i), set five-minute speeches and a two-hour total per House, and require votes on each objection and question.
Title 3, Section 18: amended. Inserted "under section 15(d)(2)(C)(i)" after "motion to withdraw" in section 18 of title 3.
Title 3, Section 18: amended. Struck "meeting" and inserted "session" each place it appears in section 18 of title 3, including the heading.
Title 3, Section 18, heading: amended. Replaced "meeting" with "session" in section 18 of title 3, including the heading.
Title 3, Section 21: renumbered. Redesignated subsections (a) and (b) as paragraphs (2) and (3) in section 21 of title 3 and inserted paragraph (1) defining "election day".
Title 3, Section 21: rewritten. Replaced paragraph (3) in section 21 of title 3 with a definition of "executive" for each State.
Title 3, Section 22: added. Added section 22 of title 3 and provided that invalidation of one provision does not affect the rest of the chapter.
Title 35, Section 41(h)(1): amended. Raised the fee reduction from 50 percent to 60 percent in section 41(h)(1) of title 35.
Title 35, Section 41(h)(3): amended. Raised the electronic filing fee reduction from 75 percent to 80 percent in section 41(h)(3) of title 35.
Title 35, Section 41: amended. Added section 41(j) of title 35, requiring a fine of at least 3 times the unpaid amount for falsely asserting entitlement to a fee reduction under this section.
Title 35, Section 123: amended. Added section 123(f) of title 35, requiring a fine of at least 3 times the unpaid amount for falsely making a certification under this section.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ328
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December 27, 2022. Public Law 117-286.
Title 3, Section 411(c)(1)(B): amended. Replaced "section 3(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act;" with "section 1001 of title 5;" in section 411(c)(1)(B) of title 3.
Title 35, Section 5(h): amended. Replaced "Federal Advisory Committee Act" with "Chapter 10 of Title 5" in the subsection heading of section 5(h) of title 35.
Title 35, Section 5(h): amended. Replaced "The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)" with "Chapter 10 of title 5" in section 5(h) of title 35.
Title 39, Section 202(e)(3): amended. Replaced the cross-reference to section 8G(e) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 with section 415(e) of title 5 in section 202(e)(3) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 407(b)(3): amended. Replaced "the Federal Advisory Committee Act)" with "chapter 10 of title 5)" in section 407(b)(3) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 410(b)(10): amended. Replaced "the Inspector General Act of 1978;" with "chapter 4 of title 5;" in section 410(b)(10) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 1003(a): amended. Replaced "section 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978," with "section 415 of title 5," in section 1003(a) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 1003(b): amended. Replaced "section 11(2) of the Inspector General Act of 1978." with "section 401(1) of title 5." in section 1003(b) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 2003(e)(1): amended. Struck “section 8G(f) of the Inspector General Act of 1978.” and inserted “section 415(f) of title 5.” in section 2003(e)(1).
Title 39, Section 2009: amended. Struck “section 8G(f) of the Inspector General Act of 1978,” and inserted “section 415(f) of title 5,” in section 2009.
Title 39, Section 3013: amended. Struck “section 5 of the Inspector General Act of 1978” and inserted “section 405 of title 5” in section 3013 after paragraph (6).
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ286
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December 27, 2022. Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(3): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary addition of subparagraph (A) in section 365(d)(3) of title 11 as scheduled. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(3): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary exception in section 365(d)(3) of title 11 that allowed extended performance time beyond the 60-day period as scheduled. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(3): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary subparagraphs (B) and (C) in section 365(d)(3) of title 11 as scheduled. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(4): temporary change ended. Replaced "210" with "120" in section 365(d)(4) of title 11. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 547(b): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary change to section 547(b), as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 547: temporary change ended. Ended the temporary change to section 547, as the law had scheduled.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ260
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December 23, 2022. Public Law 117-263, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Title 1, Section 112b, heading: amended. Replaced the heading in section 112b of title 1 with "United States international agreements and non-binding instruments; transparency provisions".
Title 17, Section 105(b): amended. Replaced "Certain of Works" with "Certain Works" in the heading of section 105(b) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105(c): amended. Replaced "The Secretary of Defense" with "A covered Secretary" in section 105(c) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105: renumbered. Renumbered the second subsection (c) as subsection (d) in section 105 of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105(d)(2): amended. Added "(M) United States Merchant Marine Academy." at the end of section 105(d)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105(d): renumbered. Renumbered paragraph (3) as paragraph (4) in section 105(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105(d): amended. Inserted paragraph (3) defining "covered Secretary" in section 105(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105: rewritten. Rewrote subsection (c) of section 105 of title 17 to separate Secretary of Defense authority and Director of National Intelligence authority.
Title 17, Section 105(d)(2): amended. Added "(M) National Intelligence University." at the end of section 105(d)(2) of title 17.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ263
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December 20, 2022. Public Law 117-245, the Patents for Humanity Act of 2022.
Title 35, Section 28: added. Added section 28 of title 35 to establish a competition that awards certificates to accelerate certain Patent and Trademark Office matters.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ245
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December 13, 2022. Public Law 117-228, the Respect for Marriage Act.
Title 1, Section 7: rewritten. Rewrote section 7 of title 1 to state that an individual is married for Federal law when the marriage is between 2 individuals and valid where entered into, with related definitions and validity rules.
Title 1, Section 7, heading: amended. Replaced the heading in section 7 of title 1 with "Marriage".
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ228
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October 17, 2022. Public Law 117-201, the Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act.
Title 17, Section 708: amended. Added subsection (e) waiving certain registration fees for works that win a covered competition in section 708 of title 17.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ201
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October 3, 2022. Public Law 117-108, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022.
Title 39, Section 202(e)(1): amended. Replaced “The Governors shall appoint” with a joint appointment by the Governors and the members of the Postal Regulatory Commission in section 202(e)(1) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 202(e)(3): amended. Inserted “and 3 members of the Postal Regulatory Commission” after “at least 7 Governors” in section 202(e)(3) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 504: amended. Struck subsection (h) from section 504 of title 39.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ108
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June 21, 2022. Public Law 117-151, the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(B)(i): amended. Inserted “under this title” after “affiliated debtors” in section 101(51D)(B)(i) of title 11. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(B)(iii): amended. Replaced “an issuer” and the rest of clause (iii) with “a corporation described in clause (ii).” in section 101(51D)(B)(iii) of title 11. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 104(a): amended. Inserted “1182(1),” after “707(b),” in section 104(a) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 104(b): amended. Inserted “1182(1),” after “707(b),” in section 104(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 109: rewritten. Rewrote section 109 of title 11 by striking subsection (e) and inserting a new subsection (e) that limits chapter 13 debtors to individuals with regular income owing less than $2,750,000 in noncontingent, liquidated debts.
Title 11, Section 1182(1): rewritten. Rewrote section 1182(1) of title 11 to replace the small business debtor definition with the longer definition for a person engaged in commercial or business activities. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 1183(b)(5): amended. Replaced the opening of section 1183(b)(5) of title 11 so paragraph (A) now follows the debtor-in-possession clause and paragraph (B) was added. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 1183(b)(5)(A): amended. Struck “, including operating the business of the debtor” from section 1183(b)(5)(A) of title 11. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 1183(b)(5)(A): amended. Added “and” at the end of section 1183(b)(5)(A) of title 11. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 1183(b)(5): amended. Added section 1183(b)(5)(B) of title 11 authorizing operation of the debtor’s business. 27, 2020.
Title 11, Section 1191(c): rewritten. Rewrote paragraph (3) of section 1191(c) of title 11 to split the debtor-payment ability test and the reasonable-likelihood test into subparagraphs (A), (B)(i), and (B)(ii). 27, 2020.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ151
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April 6, 2022. Public Law 117-108, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022.
Title 39, Section 101(b): amended. Inserted before “The Postal Service” in section 101(b) of title 39 the requirement that the Postal Service maintain an integrated network and deliver mail at least six days a week, with stated exceptions.
Title 39, Section 101(f): amended. Replaced “prompt and economical” with “prompt, economical, consistent, and reliable” in section 101(f) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 101(f): amended. Inserted “in a manner that increases operational efficiency and reduces complexity” after “all mail” in section 101(f) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 101(f): amended. Inserted “cost-effective” after “to achieve” in section 101(f) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 101(f): amended. Inserted “also” after “Nation shall” in section 101(f) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 404(e)(2): amended. Inserted ", or any nonpostal products or services authorized by chapter 37" after "subsection" in section 404(e)(2) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 411: amended. Replaced "including reimbursability" with "including reimbursability within the limitations of chapter 37" in section 411 of title 39.
Title 39, Section 504(d): rewritten. Rewrote subsection (d) of section 504 of title 39 to require Postal Regulatory Commission budget submission to the Postal Service and budget approval by the Governors.
Title 39, Section 2003(e): amended. Struck “subject to the availability of amounts appropriated under section 504(d)” and inserted “pursuant to section 504(d)” in section 2003(e)(1).
Title 39, Section 2009: amended. Struck “, (2)” and inserted “, and (2)” in section 2009.
Title 39, Section 2009: amended. Struck “, and (3) the Postal Regulatory Commission requests to be appropriated, out of the Postal Service Fund, under section 504(d) of this title” in section 2009.
Title 39, Section 2903: added. Added section 2903 to title 39 and required sale proceeds after permanent cessation of Postal Service operations to pay employee salary and expense liabilities, then deposit the balance in the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.
Title 39, Section 3626(h): amended. Struck “10 percent” and inserted “50 percent” in section 3626(h).
Title 39, Section 3692: added. Added section 3692 of title 39 establishing annual Postal Service performance targets and Postal Regulatory Commission requirements for performance information.
Title 39, Section 3701: added. Added section 3701 of title 39 stating that chapter 37 authorizes specific nonpostal products and services to increase Postal Service net revenues.
Title 39, Section 3702: added. Added section 3702 of title 39 defining nonpostal services, costs attributable, year, local government, State government, tribal government, and United States.
Title 39, Section 3703: added. Added section 3703 of title 39 allowing Postal Service agreements with State, local, and tribal governments for property or nonpostal services under stated conditions.
Title 39, Section 3704: added. Added section 3704 of title 39 allowing Postal Service programs for other Government agencies under section 411 if the programs provide a net contribution.
Title 39, Section 3705: added. Added section 3705 of title 39 requiring annual Postal Service reports to the Postal Regulatory Commission on nonpostal services and setting report-content regulations.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ108
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March 27, 2022. Public Law 116-136, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Title 11, Section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(III): temporary change ended. Replaced the semicolon with “; and” at the end of section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(III) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(IV): temporary change ended. Replaced “; and” with a period at the end of section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(IV) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(10A)(B)(ii): temporary change ended. Struck subclause (V) from section 101(10A)(B)(ii) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1182(1): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary change to section 1182(1), as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 1325(b)(2): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary exclusion in section 1325(b)(2) of title 11 for payments made under Federal law relating to the COVID–19 national emergency.
Title 11, Section 1329: temporary change ended. Ended subsection (d) of section 1329 of title 11.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ136
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March 3, 2022. Public Law 117-90, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.
Title 9, Section 2: amended. Inserted "or as otherwise provided in chapter 4" before the period in section 2 of title 9. 3, 2022.
Title 9, Section 208: amended. Added at the end of section 208 of title 9 that chapter 1 applies unless it conflicts with chapter 4. 3, 2022.
Title 9, Section 208, heading: amended. Replaced the section heading in section 208 of title 9 with "Application".
Title 9, Section 307: amended. Added at the end of section 307 of title 9 that chapter 1 applies unless it conflicts with chapter 4. 3, 2022.
Title 9, Section 307, heading: amended. Replaced the section heading in section 307 of title 9 with "Application".
Title 9, Section 401: added. Added section 401 of title 9 with definitions for predispute arbitration agreement, predispute joint-action waiver, sexual assault dispute, and sexual harassment dispute.
Title 9, Section 402: added. Added section 402 of title 9 making predispute arbitration agreements and predispute joint-action waivers invalid or unenforceable for covered sexual assault and sexual harassment disputes, and assigning applicability determinations to courts.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ90
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December 27, 2021. Public Law 117-81, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
Title 17, Section 1301(a)(3): amended. Replaced "section 2320" with "subchapter I of chapter 275" in section 1301(a)(3) of title 17.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ81
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December 27, 2021. Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Title 11, Section 366: temporary change ended. Ended subsection (d) of section 366 of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 501: temporary change ended. Ended subsection (f) of section 501 of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 502(b)(9)(A): temporary change ended. Ended the word “and” in section 502(b)(9)(A) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 502(b)(9)(B): temporary change ended. Ended “; and” in section 502(b)(9)(B) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 502(b)(9): temporary change ended. Ended subparagraph (C) of section 502(b)(9) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 507(d): temporary change ended. Ended the insertion of “, (a)(8)” in section 507(d) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 507(d): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary deletion of "or subparagraphs (A) through (E) and (G) of subsection (a)(8)" in section 507(d) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 507(d): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary deletion of "or subparagraph" after "such subsection" in section 507(d) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 525: temporary change ended. Ended the temporary repeal of subsection (d) in section 525 of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 541(b)(9): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary addition of "or" at the end of section 541(b)(9) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 541(b)(10)(C): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary change from "; or" to a period in section 541(b)(10)(C) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 541(b): temporary change ended. Ended the temporary deletion of paragraph (11) in section 541(b) of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 1328: temporary change ended. Ended the temporary deletion of subsection (i) in section 1328 of title 11 as the law had scheduled.
Title 11, Section 1329: temporary change ended. Ended the temporary change to section 1329, as the law had scheduled.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ260
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September 30, 2021. Public Law 117-43, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act.
Title 11, Section 330(e)(3): amended. Struck “in that fiscal year” from section 330(e)(3) of title 11.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ43
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March 27, 2021. Public Law 117-5, the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021.
Title 11, Section 1329(d)(1): amended. Replaced "this subsection" with "the COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021" in section 1329(d)(1) of title 11.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-117publ5
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January 12, 2021. Public Law 116-325, the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020.
Title 11, Section 330: amended. Added section 330(e) of title 11, which established the Chapter 7 Trustee Fund in the Treasury and made deposits available for trustee payments for fiscal years 2021 through 2026.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ325
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January 1, 2021. Public Law 116-283, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Title 3, Section 412(a): amended. Added section 412(a)(3) of title 3 to exempt leave under section 102(a)(1)(A) or (B) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 from the 12-month, 1,250-hour eligible employee requirement.
Title 3, Section 412: renumbered. Renumbered subsections (c) and (d) of section 412 of title 3 as subsections (d) and (e), respectively.
Title 3, Section 412: amended. Inserted section 412(c) of title 3 to let covered employees substitute available paid leave for unpaid leave under section 102(a)(1)(A) or (B) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Title 3, Section 412(d)(2)(A): amended. Struck "and" at the end of section 412(d)(2)(A) of title 3.
Title 3, Section 412(d)(2)(B): amended. Struck the period at the end of section 412(d)(2)(B) of title 3 and inserted "; and".
Title 3, Section 412(d)(2): amended. Added section 412(d)(2)(C) of title 3 to require regulations implementing subsection (c) to follow that subsection's requirements.
Title 3, Section 412(e)(1): amended. Inserted "(as in effect on the date of enactment of the Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act)" after "subsection (c)" in section 412(e)(1) of title 3.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ283
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December 27, 2020. Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Title 1, Section 112b: amended. Added subsection (g) to section 112b of title 1 stating that Congress's sense is the executive branch should not include specific legislative text in a treaty or executive agreement without congressional authorization.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(3): amended. Inserted “(A)” after “(3)” in section 365(d) of title 11. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(3): amended. Inserted “, except as provided in subparagraph (B)” after “such 60-day period” in section 365(d)(3) of title 11. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(3): amended. Added subparagraph (B) at the end of section 365(d)(3) of title 11. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 365(d)(4): amended. Raised “120” to “210” each place it appeared in section 365(d)(4) of title 11. 11 before December 27, 2022.
Title 11, Section 366: amended. Added subsection (d) to section 366 of title 11, barring a utility from altering, refusing, or discontinuing service to an individual debtor who makes the required payments but does not furnish adequate assurance.
Title 11, Section 501: amended. Added subsection (f) to section 501 of title 11, defining CARES forbearance claim, eligible creditor, and related terms.
Title 11, Section 502(b)(9): rewritten. Rewrote section 502(b)(9) of title 11 to add CARES forbearance claim as a timely filed claim if filed within 120 days after the forbearance period ended.
Title 11, Section 507(d): amended. Struck ", (a)(8)" from section 507(d) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 507(d): amended. Inserted "or subparagraphs (A) through (E) and (G) of subsection (a)(8)" after "(a)(9)" in section 507(d) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 507(d): amended. Inserted "or subparagraph" after "such subsection" in section 507(d) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 525: amended. Added subsection (d) to section 525 of title 11, barring denial of relief under sections 4022 through 4024 of the CARES Act because a person is or has been a debtor under this title.
Title 11, Section 541(b)(9): amended. Struck "or" in section 541(b)(9) of title 11 after subparagraph (B).
Title 11, Section 541(b)(10)(C): amended. Struck the period and inserted "; or" at the end of section 541(b)(10)(C) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 541(b): amended. Inserted paragraph (11) in section 541(b) of title 11 to exclude recovery rebates made under section 6428 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Title 11, Section 547(b): amended. Replaced "and (i)" with ", (i), and (j)" in section 547(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 547: amended. Added subsection (j) at the end of section 547 of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1328: amended. Added subsection (i) at the end of section 1328 of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1329: amended. Added section 1329(e) to section 1329 of title 11, allowing a debtor to request plan modification for a proof of claim under section 501(f) and allowing the court or listed parties to request it after 30 days.
Title 17, Section 1501: added. Added section 1501 of title 17 with definitions for claimant, counterclaimant, party, and respondent in chapter 15.
Title 17, Section 1502: added. Added section 1502 of title 17 and established the Copyright Claims Board in the Copyright Office, with officers, attorneys, and qualifications.
Title 17, Section 1503: added. Added section 1503 of title 17 and assigned the Copyright Claims Officers functions for deciding claims, managing proceedings, requesting information, conducting hearings, facilitating settlement, and issuing relief.
Title 17, Section 1504: added. Added section 1504 of title 17 and made participation voluntary, set a 3-year filing limit, tolled district court limitations, and listed permissible claims, counterclaims, and defenses.
Title 17, Section 1505: added. Added section 1505 of title 17 and required registration materials before a claim or counterclaim could be asserted, with certificate conditions for awards and abeyance when registration was pending.
Title 17, Section 1506: added. Added section 1506 of title 17 and set the governing law, required records, and provided for centralized proceedings by submissions, hearings, and conferences through telecommunications.
Title 17, Section 1507: added. Added section 1507 of title 17 and gave Copyright Claims Board determinations preclusive effect for the claims and counterclaims finally decided, subject to stated limits.
Title 17, Section 1508: added. Added section 1508 of title 17 and authorized district court confirmation and judgment for unpaid or uncomplied-with Copyright Claims Board relief.
Title 17, Section 1509: added. Added section 1509 of title 17 establishing a stay of district court proceedings and treating Copyright Claims Board proceedings as alternative dispute resolution under section 651 of title 28.
Title 17, Section 1510: added. Added section 1510 of title 17 requiring the Register of Copyrights to issue regulations for chapter 15 and to adjust monetary recovery and fee limits under stated conditions.
Title 17, Section 1511: added. Added section 1511 of title 17 authorizing appropriations to cover Copyright Office costs under chapter 15, including establishing and maintaining the Copyright Claims Board and its facilities.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(3)(F): amended. Struck “to a person who has achieved some public distinction” from section 3210(a)(3)(F) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(3)(I): amended. Replaced “publication or in response to a specific request therefor” with “publication, in response to a specific request therefor, or which relates to the Member’s or Member-elect’s official and representational duties,” in section 3210(a)(3)(I) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(3)(H): amended. Added “or” at the end of subparagraph (H) in section 3210(a)(3) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(3)(I): amended. Replaced “; or” with a period in section 3210(a)(3)(I) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(3): amended. Struck subparagraph (J) from section 3210(a)(3) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(4): amended. Replaced the period at the end of section 3210(a)(4) of title 39 with a clause allowing franking for certain personal matter to a constituent.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(6)(A)(i): amended. Struck “(or, in the case of a Member of the House, fewer than 90 days)” from section 3210(a)(6)(A)(i) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(6)(A)(ii)(II): amended. Replaced "90 days" with "60 days" in section 3210(a)(6)(A)(ii)(II) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(6)(E)(ii): amended. Struck "or" at the end of clause (ii) in section 3210(a)(6)(E)(ii) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(6)(E)(iii): amended. Replaced the period with "; or" at the end of section 3210(a)(6)(E)(iii) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3210(a)(6)(E): amended. Added clause (iv) to section 3210(a)(6)(E) of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3216: amended. In section 3216, replaced “House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards” with “House Communications Standards Commission” each time it appears.
Title 39, Section 3220: amended. In section 3220, replaced “House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards” with “House Communications Standards Commission” each time it appears.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ260
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October 30, 2020. Public Law 116-189, the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020.
Title 11, Section 362(b)(27): amended. Struck “and” at the end of paragraph (27) in section 362(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 362(b)(28): amended. Replaced the period with “; and” at the end of paragraph (28) in section 362(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 362(b): amended. Inserted paragraph (29) after paragraph (28) in section 362(b) of title 11.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ189
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July 1, 2020. Public Law 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Title 35, Section 11: amended. Replaced "The Director" with "(a) In General.—The Director" in section 11 of title 35.
Title 35, Section 11: amended. Replaced "other than a NAFTA country" with "other than a USMCA country" in section 11 of title 35.
Title 35, Section 11: amended. Rewrote section 11 of title 35 by replacing the third sentence with section 11(b) definitions for "USMCA country" and "WTO member country".
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ260
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March 27, 2020. Public Law 116-136, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(B)(iii): rewritten. Rewrote section 101(51D)(B)(iii) of title 11 to cover any debtor that is an affiliate of an issuer as defined in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c).
Title 11, Section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(III): amended. Replaced "; and" with a semicolon in section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(III) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(IV): amended. Replaced the period with "; and" in section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(IV) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(10A)(B)(ii): amended. Added section 101(10A)(B)(ii)(V) of title 11 to exclude certain Federal coronavirus emergency payments from current monthly income.
Title 11, Section 103(i): amended. Replaced "small business debtor" with "debtor (as defined in section 1182)" in section 103(i) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 347(b): amended. Replaced “1194” with “1191” in section 347(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1182(1): rewritten. Rewrote section 1182(1) of title 11 to define "debtor" as a person engaged in commercial or business activities meeting the stated debt limits and exclusions.
Title 11, Section 1325(b)(2): amended. Inserted payments made under Federal law relating to the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19), after "other than" in section 1325(b)(2) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1329: amended. Added subsection (d) at the end of section 1329 of title 11. 1325 of title 11 before March 27, 2020.
Title 17, Section 710: added. Added section 710 of title 17, which gave the Register of Copyrights temporary emergency authority to toll, waive, adjust, or modify timing and procedural provisions during a qualifying national emergency.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ136
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February 19, 2020. Public Law 116-54, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.
Title 11, Section 101(51C): amended. Inserted "and has not elected that subchapter V of chapter 11 of this title shall apply" after "is a small business debtor" in section 101(51C) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(A): amended. Struck "or operating real property or activities incidental thereto" and inserted "single asset real estate" in section 101(51D)(A) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(A): amended. Replaced the clause beginning with "for a case in which" with "not less than 50 percent of which arose from the commercial or business activities of the debtor; and" in section 101(51D)(A) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(B): amended. Struck the period at the end of section 101(51D)(B) of title 11 and inserted a semicolon.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(B): amended. In section 101(51D)(B), replaced “does not include any member” with “does not include— (i) any member”.
Title 11, Section 101(51D)(B): amended. Added clauses (ii) and (iii) at the end of section 101(51D)(B) of title 11 to exclude certain reporting corporations and their affiliates.
Title 11, Section 103: renumbered. Renumbered subsections (i) through (k) as subsections (j) through (l) in section 103 of title 11.
Title 11, Section 103: amended. Inserted subsection (i) in section 103 of title 11 to state that subchapter V of chapter 11 of this title applies only in a case under chapter 11 in which a small business debtor elects that subchapter V of chapter 11 shall apply.
Title 11, Section 322(a): amended. Inserted "1183," after "1163," in section 322(a) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 326(a): amended. Inserted ", other than a case under subchapter V of chapter 11" after "7 or 11" in section 326(a) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 326(b): amended. Inserted "subchapter V of chapter 11 or" after "In a case under" in section 326(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 347(a): amended. Inserted "1194," after "726," in section 347(a) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 347(a): amended. Inserted "subchapter V of chapter 11," after "chapter 7," in section 347(a) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 347(b): amended. Inserted "1194," after "1173," in section 347(b) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 363(c)(1): amended. Inserted "1183, 1184," after "1108," in section 363(c)(1).
Title 11, Section 364(a): amended. Inserted "1183, 1184," after "1108," in section 364(a).
Title 11, Section 523(a): amended. Inserted "1192" after "1141," in the matter preceding paragraph (1) of section 523(a).
Title 11, Section 524(a)(1): amended. Inserted "1192," after "1141," in section 524(a)(1).
Title 11, Section 524(a)(3): amended. Inserted "1192," after "523," in section 524(a)(3).
Title 11, Section 524(c)(1): amended. Inserted "1192," after "1141," in section 524(c)(1).
Title 11, Section 524(d): amended. Inserted "1192," after "1141," in section 524(d).
Title 11, Section 547(b): amended. Inserted ", based on reasonable due diligence in the circumstances of the case and taking into account a party's known or reasonably knowable affirmative defenses under subsection (c)," after "may" in section 547(b).
Title 11, Section 557(d)(3): amended. Inserted “1183,” after “1104,” in section 557(d)(3) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1102(a): rewritten. Rewrote paragraph (3) in section 1102(a) of title 11 to bar appointment of a creditors’ committee in a small business case or a case under subchapter V of this chapter, unless the court for cause orders otherwise.
Title 11, Section 1146(a): amended. Inserted “or 1191” after “1129” in section 1146(a) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 1181: added. Added section 1181 to title 11 and provided that specified sections do not apply in a case under this subchapter.
Title 11, Section 1182: added. Added section 1182 to title 11 and defined “debtor” and “debtor in possession” for this subchapter.
Title 11, Section 1183: added. Added section 1183 to title 11 and established the trustee for cases under this subchapter, along with the trustee’s duties.
Title 11, Section 1184: added. Added section 1184 to title 11 and gave a debtor in possession the rights, powers, functions, and duties of a trustee, except the right to compensation under section 330 of this title and specified duties under section 1106(a) of this title.
Title 11, Section 1185: added. Added section 1185 to title 11 and authorized the court to remove a debtor in possession for cause and later reinstate the debtor in possession.
Title 11, Section 1186: added. Added section 1186 of title 11 to include certain postpetition property and earnings in the estate and to let the debtor remain in possession, except as provided in section 1185 of this title.
Title 11, Section 1187: added. Added section 1187 of title 11 to require filing specified documents, compliance with section 308 and section 1116, and application of section 1125(f) if section 1125 of this title applies.
Title 11, Section 1188: added. Added section 1188 of title 11 to require a status conference within 60 days after the order for relief, allow extensions for debtor-unaccountable circumstances, and require a preconference report.
Title 11, Section 1189: added. Added section 1189 of title 11 to allow only the debtor to file a plan under this subchapter and to require filing within 90 days after the order for relief, subject to extension for debtor-unaccountable circumstances.
Title 11, Section 1190: added. Added section 1190 of title 11 to require a plan to include a business history, liquidation analysis, and payment projections, and to allow modification of certain home-mortgage rights when the new value was used primarily in the small business.
Title 11, Section 1191: added. Added section 1191 of title 11 to set confirmation requirements for plans under this subchapter and to authorize confirmation over the nonacceptance of impaired classes if the plan was not unfairly discriminatory and was fair and equitable.
Title 11, Section 1192: added. Added section 1192 of title 11 to require discharge after completion of payments due in the first 3 years, or up to 5 years if the court fixed a longer period, for plans confirmed under section 1191(b) of this title.
Title 11, Section 1193: added. Added section 1193 of title 11 to allow plan modification before confirmation, after confirmation before substantial consummation under section 1191(a) of this title, and under section 1191(b) of this title within 3 years or up to 5 years.
Title 11, Section 1194: added. Added section 1194 of title 11, which required the trustee to retain plan payments until confirmation or denial, distribute confirmed payments under the plan, and return unconfirmed payments after listed deductions.
Title 11, Section 1195: added. Added section 1195 of title 11, which said a person was not disqualified from employment under section 327 solely because the person held a prepetition claim under $10,000.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ54
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December 20, 2019. Public Law 116-94, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(2)(A): amended. Replaced “(4), (5), (6), and (7)” with “(3), (4), (5), and (6)” in section 119(a)(2)(A) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(2)(A): amended. Inserted “, and the carrier provides local-into-local service to all DMAs” after “receiving the secondary transmission” in section 119(a)(2)(A) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(2)(A): amended. Added the last sentence in section 119(a)(2)(A) of title 17 stating that failure to reach an agreement did not affect compliance with local-into-local service.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(2)(B): amended. Struck clauses (ii) and (iii) in section 119(a)(2)(B) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(2)(B): amended. Added clause (ii) at the end of section 119(a)(2)(B) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a): amended. Struck paragraphs (3), (6)(E), (9), (10), and (13) in section 119(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a): renumbered. Renumbered paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (11), (12), and (14) as paragraphs (3) through (10) in section 119(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(c)(1)(E): amended. Struck the comma after “in the agreement” in section 119(c)(1)(E) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(c)(1)(E): amended. Struck “until December 31, 2019, or” in section 119(c)(1)(E) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(c)(1)(E): amended. Replaced “, whichever is later” with “until the subscriber for which the royalty is payable is no longer eligible to receive a secondary transmission pursuant to the license under this section” in section 119(c)(1)(E) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d)(10)(D): amended. Replaced “subsection (a)(11)” with “subsection (a)(8)” in section 119(d)(10)(D) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d)(10): amended. Struck subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (E) in section 119(d)(10) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d)(10): renumbered. Renumbered subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (A) in section 119(d)(10) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d)(10): amended. Added “(B) is a subscriber located in a short market.” at the end of section 119(d)(10) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d): amended. Struck paragraph (13) in section 119(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d): renumbered. Renumbered paragraphs (14) and (15) as paragraphs (13) and (14), respectively, in section 119(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(d): amended. Added paragraphs (15) and (16) at the end of section 119(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119: amended. Replaced references to paragraphs (4), (5), and (7) with paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) in section 119(a)(1) of title 17, and replaced references to paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) with paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) in section 119(a)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(g)(7): amended. Inserted an exception for designated market areas where local service was temporarily or permanently unavailable because of an act of god or other force majeure event beyond the entity's control after "section 122" in section 119(g)(7) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119: renumbered. Renumbered subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (e) and (f) in section 119 of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(1): amended. Struck references to paragraphs (4), (5), and (7) and inserted references to paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) in section 119(a)(1) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(a)(2): amended. Struck references to paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) and inserted references to paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) in section 119(a)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 119(f): amended. Replaced “subsection (a)(7)(B)” with “subsection (a)(5)(B)” in section 119(f) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 501(e): amended. Replaced “section 119(a)(5)” with “section 119(a)(3)” in section 501(e) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 701(f): amended. Rewrote the first sentence of section 701(f) of title 17 to set the Register of Copyrights' pay at the greater of level III Executive Schedule pay or the section 5376 rate.
Title 17, Section 701(f): amended. Replaced the last sentence of section 701(f) of title 17 with a sentence stating that each Associate Register of Copyrights' pay shall be fixed under section 5376 of title 5.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ94
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December 20, 2019. Public Law 116-92, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
Title 17, Section 105: amended. Inserted “(a) In general.—” before “Copyright” in section 105 of title 17.
Title 17, Section 105: amended. Added subsection (b), subsection (c), and the definitions paragraph at the end of section 105 of title 17.
Title 39, Section 406: amended. Inserted subsection (c) at section 406 of title 39 authorizing the Secretary of Defense to approve certain overseas post office use by United States citizens employed by NATO and prohibiting funds for that purpose.
Title 39, Section 414(h): amended. Raised the sunset date in section 414(h) of title 39 from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2027.
Title 39, Section 3401(a): rewritten. Rewrote section 3401(a) of title 39 to limit free carriage to first-class letter mail from eligible individuals in overseas contingency operations and to revise the eligible individuals described in paragraph (2).
Title 39, Section 3401: amended. Struck subsection (c) from section 3401 of title 39.
Title 39, Section 3401: renumbered. Renumbered subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) of section 3401 of title 39 as subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f), respectively.
Title 39, Section 3401: rewritten. Rewrote subsection (b) of section 3401 of title 39 to change the mail carried by surface or air and to set new parcel and publication requirements.
Title 39, Section 3401, heading: amended. Struck the words “and of friendly foreign nations” from the section heading of section 3401 of title 39.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ92
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October 1, 2019. Public Law 116-94, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.
Title 17, Section 802(b): amended. Struck “3” in section 802(b) of title 17, so the Chief Copyright Royalty Judge must hire full-time staff members.
Title 17, Section 802(e): rewritten. Replaced paragraph (2) in section 802(e) with a single pay rule for staff members appointed under subsection (b).
Title 17, Section 803(e)(1)(A): amended. Struck “3” in section 803(e)(1)(A) of title 17, removing the reference to three staff members appointed under section 802(b).
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ94
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August 23, 2019. Public Law 116-51, the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019.
Title 11, Section 101(18): amended. Replaced "$3,237,000" with "$10,000,000" each place it appears in section 101(18) of title 11.
Title 11, Section 101(10A): rewritten. Rewrote subparagraph (B) in section 101(10A) of title 11 to split the inclusion and exclusion rules into clauses (i) and (ii) with listed exclusions.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-116publ51
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July 13, 2019. Public Law 115-435, the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018.
Title 13, Section 402: amended. Replaced "the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002" with "section 3576(e) of title 44" in section 402 of title 13.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-115publ435
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October 11, 2018. Public Law 115-264, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act.
Title 17, Section 114(f): rewritten. Rewrote section 114(f) of title 17 by replacing paragraphs (1) and (2) with new text on statutory licensing rates, terms, costs, and binding effect. commenced on or after October 11, 2018.
Title 17, Section 114(f): renumbered. Renumbered paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively, in section 114(f) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(i): removed. Struck subsection (i) of section 114 of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(f)(4)(C): amended. Replaced “under paragraph (4)” with “under paragraph (3)” in section 114(f)(4)(C) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g): amended. Added paragraph (5) to section 114(g) of title 17 to require a policy for accepting letters of direction from certain payees for producer, mixer, or sound engineer payments.
Title 17, Section 114(g): amended. Added paragraph (6) to section 114(g) of title 17 to address receipts from transmissions of sound recordings fixed before November 1, 1995.
Title 17, Section 114(g)(2): amended. Replaced “An agent designated” with “Except as provided for in paragraph (6), a nonprofit collective designated by the Copyright Royalty Judges” in section 114(g)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g)(3): amended. Replaced “nonprofit agent designated” with “nonprofit collective designated by the Copyright Royalty Judges” in section 114(g)(3) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g)(3): amended. Replaced “another designated agent” with “another designated nonprofit collective” in section 114(g)(3) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g)(3): amended. Replaced “agent” with “collective” each subsequent place it appears in section 114(g)(3) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g)(4): amended. Replaced “designated agent” with “nonprofit collective” in section 114(g)(4) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g)(4): amended. Replaced “agent” with “collective” each subsequent place it appears in section 114(g)(4) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 114(g): amended. Added paragraph (7) to section 114(g) of title 17, stating that specified holding and distribution of receipts preempt State escheatment or abandoned property laws.
Title 17, Section 115(a): amended. Inserted “in General” after “Availability and Scope of Compulsory License” in the subsection heading of section 115(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 115(a): rewritten. Rewrote paragraph (1) of section 115(a) of title 17 to state the eligibility conditions for the compulsory license.
Title 17, Section 115(a)(2): amended. Replaced “A compulsory license” with “Musical arrangement.—A compulsory license” in section 115(a)(2) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 115: rewritten. Inserted new subsection (b) in section 115 of title 17, replacing the prior subsection (b) with procedures for obtaining a compulsory license for phonorecords other than digital phonorecord deliveries.
Title 17, Section 115: rewritten. Rewrote subsection (c) in section 115 of title 17 to set general conditions for compulsory licenses, including royalty entitlement and payment rules. commenced on or after October 11, 2018.
Title 17, Section 115: rewritten. Rewrote subsection (d) in section 115 of title 17 to add the blanket license for digital uses, the mechanical licensing collective, and the digital licensee coordinator.
Title 17, Section 115: amended. Added subsection (e) in section 115 of title 17 to define terms used in that section.
Title 17, Section 301: rewritten. Rewrote subsection (c) of section 301 of title 17 to provide that no sound recording fixed before February 15, 1972, shall be subject to copyright under this title.
Title 17, Section 801(b): renumbered. Renumbered paragraph (8) as paragraph (9) in section 801(b) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 801(b): amended. Inserted “(8) To determine the administrative assessment to be paid by digital music providers under section 115(d). The provisions of section 115(d) shall apply to the conduct of proceedings by the Copyright Royalty Judges under section 115(d) and not the procedures described in this section, or section 803, 804, or 805.” after paragraph (7) in section 801(b) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 801(b)(1): amended. Struck “The rates applicable under sections 114(f)(1)(B), 115, and 116 shall be calculated to achieve the following objectives:” and the rest of paragraph (1) through “prevailing industry practices.” in section 801(b)(1) of title 17. commenced on or after October 11, 2018.
Title 17, Section 801(b)(7)(B): amended. Replaced "114(f)(3)" with "114(f)(2)" in section 801(b)(7)(B) of title 17. commenced on or after October 11, 2018.
Title 17, Section 803(c)(2)(E)(i)(II): amended. Struck "or 114(f)(2)(C)" from section 803(c)(2)(E)(i)(II) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 803(c)(2)(E)(i)(II): amended. Replaced "114(f)(4)(B)" with "114(f)(3)(B)" in section 803(c)(2)(E)(i)(II) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 804(b)(3)(C)(i): amended. Struck "and 114(f)(2)(C)" from section 804(b)(3)(C)(i) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 804(b)(3)(C)(iii)(II): amended. Replaced "114(f)(4)(B)(ii)" with "114(f)(3)(B)(ii)" in section 804(b)(3)(C)(iii)(II) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 804(b)(3)(C)(iv): amended. Struck "or 114(f)(2)(C), as the case may be" from section 804(b)(3)(C)(iv) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 804(b)(3)(B): amended. Inserted "except that—(i) with respect to preexisting subscription services, the terms and rates finally determined for the rate period ending on December 31, 2022, shall remain in effect through December 31, 2027, and there shall be no proceeding to determine terms and rates for preexisting subscription services for the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2027; and" " (ii) with respect to pre-existing satellite digital audio radio services, the terms and rates set forth by the Copyright Royalty Judges on December 14, 2017, in their initial determination for the rate period ending on December 31, 2022, shall be in effect through December 31, 2027, without any change based on a rehearing under secti" after "fifth calendar year" in section 804(b)(3)(B) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 1401: added. Added section 1401 of title 17 establishing unauthorized use rules for pre-1972 sound recordings and the related transition periods.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-115publ264
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October 9, 2018. Public Law 115-261, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act.
Title 17, Section 121(a): amended. Inserted “in the United States” after “distribute” in section 121(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 121(a): amended. Struck “, nondramatic” in section 121(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 121(a): amended. Inserted “or of a previously published musical work that has been fixed in the form of text or notation” after “literary work” in section 121(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 121(a): amended. Struck “specialized formats” and inserted “accessible formats” in section 121(a) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 121(a): amended. Replaced “blind or other persons with disabilities” with “eligible persons” in section 121(a).
Title 17, Section 121(b)(1)(A): amended. Inserted “in the United States” after “distributed” in section 121(b)(1)(A).
Title 17, Section 121(b)(1)(A): amended. Replaced “a specialized format” with “an accessible format” in section 121(b)(1)(A).
Title 17, Section 121(b)(1)(A): amended. Replaced “blind or other persons with disabilities” with “eligible persons” in section 121(b)(1)(A).
Title 17, Section 121(b)(1)(B): amended. Replaced “a specialized format” with “an accessible format” in section 121(b)(1)(B).
Title 17, Section 121(c)(3): amended. Replaced “specialized formats” with “accessible formats” in section 121(c)(3).
Title 17, Section 121(d): amended. Struck paragraphs (2) and (4) in section 121(d).
Title 17, Section 121(d): renumbered. Renumbered paragraph (1) as paragraph (2) in section 121(d).
Title 17, Section 121(d): renumbered. Renumbered paragraph (3) as paragraph (4) in section 121(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 121(d): amended. Inserted “(1) ‘accessible format’ means an alternative manner or form that gives an eligible person access to the work when the copy or phonorecord in the accessible format is used exclusively by the eligible person to permit him or her to have access as feasibly and comfortably as a person without such disability as described in paragraph (3);” before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, in section 121(d) of title 17.
Title 17, Section 121(d): amended. Inserted "eligible person" after paragraph (2) in section 121(d).
Title 17, Section 121(d)(4): amended. Replaced “; and” with a period at the end of paragraph (4), as so redesignated, in section 121(d) of title 17.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-115publ261
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February 9, 2018. Public Law 115-123, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m): amended. Struck “or” after “possession of the United States” and inserted a comma in section 7(m) of title 4. 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m): amended. Inserted “or the death of a first responder working in any State, territory, or possession who dies while serving in the line of duty,” after “while serving on active duty,” in section 7(m) of title 4. 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m): amended. Struck “and” after “former officials of the District of Columbia” and inserted a comma in section 7(m) of title 4. 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m): amended. Inserted “, and first responders working in the District of Columbia” before the period in section 7(m) of title 4. 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m)(2): amended. In section 7(m)(2), replaced “, United States Code; and” with “;”. 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m)(3): amended. Amended section 7(m)(3). 2018.
Title 4, Section 7(m): amended. Added new provisions at the end of section 7(m). 2018.
Official text: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-115publ123
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