Bill 119 HR 791, also known as the "Blocking Foreign Websites Act," aims to amend title 17 of the United States Code to allow for the issuance of blocking orders against foreign websites or online services that are found to be infringing on intellectual property rights.
The bill seeks to address the issue of online piracy by giving the US government the authority to block access to specific foreign websites that are identified as engaging in copyright infringement. This would allow for the prevention of American users from accessing these websites, thereby reducing the spread of pirated content.
The legislation also includes provisions for the establishment of a process for identifying and notifying website operators of their infringing activities, as well as providing them with an opportunity to challenge the blocking order. Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for those who knowingly circumvent the blocking measures.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 791 is to protect the intellectual property rights of American creators and businesses by preventing the dissemination of pirated content through foreign websites.