It's Baaaaaaaaack: Lamar Smith Says SOPA Markup To Resume In Februaryby Mike MasnickTechdirt Jan. 17, 2012 |
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See Also: Lamar Smith & MPAA Brush Off Wikipedia Blackout As Just A Publicity StuntFor all the talk from some that SOPA was "dead," it appears it's alive and well and getting ready for its big re-entrance. Lamar Smith has just sent out a press release saying that he intends to resume the markup in February: Stop Online Piracy Act Markup to Resume in FebruaryThere had been some talk that, due to Rep. Eric Cantor telling Rep. Darrell Issa that he would not take it to the floor, the bill was "dead." But, we knew all along it was only "delayed." Especially given the Senate's planned vote next week. This really is zombie legislation. It will not die... because some businesses that don't want to adapt want to make sure it never dies. All the more reason to make your calls to Congress really count tomorrow. |