To make technical corrections to title 17, United States Code.
Summary
H.R. 1037 is a technical bill designed to clean up and clarify the language within U.S. copyright law, specifically regarding how satellite television providers license broadcast signals. The bill corrects minor errors and inconsistencies in the legal framework that allows satellite companies to retransmit "distant" network stations and superstations to private homes. For the average citizen, these corrections ensure that the administrative rules governing satellite TV services remain clear and consistent, helping to prevent legal disputes that could disrupt access to television programming.
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