Issa Introduces Copyright Protection Act to Combat Foreign Piracy
What happened
On September 24, 2026, Darrell Issa introduced H.R. 10364, the American Copyright Protection Act, to combat foreign online piracy and protect American creators. The legislation allows copyright owners to seek a federal court determination that a foreign website is engaged in copyright piracy. Once that determination is made, a copyright owner may petition the court to require internet service providers to prevent access to the site in the U.S.
Why it matters
The act establishes tools for copyright owners to fight foreign piracy that may be beyond the reach of current law. The Entertainment Software Association supports the legislation, which includes safeguards for legitimate websites and service providers.
Congressional hearings are currently underway regarding piracy, with experts providing testimony on remedies for intellectual property and internet issues.
Who's involved
- Darrell IssaIntroduced the American Copyright Protection Act.
- Entertainment Software AssociationSupports the legislation aimed at combating foreign piracy.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Entertainment Software AssociationSpeculative
The Entertainment Software Association might see protection for its core revenue streams from foreign piracy through regulatory action.
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The entities involved
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Darrell Issa
American politician, inventor and entrepreneur
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Entertainment Software Association
video gaming trade association in the USA
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