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Pro Codes Act
12/30/2022, 4:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6769
Bill 117 HR 6769, also known as the Pro Codes Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a national system for professional licensing and certification in various industries.
The Pro Codes Act aims to streamline the process of obtaining professional licenses and certifications by creating a centralized database that would allow individuals to easily verify their credentials. This database would be accessible to employers, government agencies, and the general public, making it easier to ensure that individuals are qualified to work in their chosen field.
Additionally, the bill seeks to standardize the requirements for professional licenses across different states, reducing the barriers that individuals face when moving to a new state and seeking employment in their chosen profession. This would help to promote mobility and increase opportunities for individuals to pursue their careers across state lines. Furthermore, the Pro Codes Act includes provisions for the establishment of a national accreditation system for professional organizations, ensuring that these organizations meet certain standards of quality and professionalism. This would help to protect consumers and employers from unscrupulous individuals who may falsely claim to hold professional certifications. Overall, the Pro Codes Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the professional licensing system in the United States, making it easier for individuals to obtain and verify their credentials while also ensuring that consumers and employers can trust the qualifications of those working in various industries.
The Pro Codes Act aims to streamline the process of obtaining professional licenses and certifications by creating a centralized database that would allow individuals to easily verify their credentials. This database would be accessible to employers, government agencies, and the general public, making it easier to ensure that individuals are qualified to work in their chosen field.
Additionally, the bill seeks to standardize the requirements for professional licenses across different states, reducing the barriers that individuals face when moving to a new state and seeking employment in their chosen profession. This would help to promote mobility and increase opportunities for individuals to pursue their careers across state lines. Furthermore, the Pro Codes Act includes provisions for the establishment of a national accreditation system for professional organizations, ensuring that these organizations meet certain standards of quality and professionalism. This would help to protect consumers and employers from unscrupulous individuals who may falsely claim to hold professional certifications. Overall, the Pro Codes Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the professional licensing system in the United States, making it easier for individuals to obtain and verify their credentials while also ensuring that consumers and employers can trust the qualifications of those working in various industries.
Congressional Summary of HR 6769
Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act or the Pro Codes Act
This bill modifies copyright protections for works that have been adopted by reference into law.
Specifically, if a work that is otherwise subject to copyright protection has been adopted or incorporated by reference, in full or in part, into any law or regulation, the original work shall be protected under copyright only if the copyright owner makes the work available for free on a publicly accessible website.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6769
Bill HR 6769 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6769 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6769's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6769
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6769
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6769
Pro Codes Act
Pro Codes Act
Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act
To amend title 17, United States Code, to include requirements for works adopted by reference into law, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6769
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