A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3394)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 7, 2006

Expresses the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should continue to take: (1) a leadership role in educating students regarding the detrimental consequences of online infringement of intellectual property rights; and (2) all practicable steps to deter and eliminate unauthorized peer-to-peer computer use by warning students of the risks of such use and educating them concerning the value of intellectual property.

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Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R–TN

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Apr 7, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3394)
Apr 7, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3394-3395)
Apr 7, 2006
Introduced in Senate

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SRES 488 · A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

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Discuss S.Res.438, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/438

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2006-04-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres438/BILLS-109sres438is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.438 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.438, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/438

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2006-04-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres438/BILLS-109sres438is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.438 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Res.438, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/438

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2006-04-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres438/BILLS-109sres438is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.438 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.438, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/438

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2006-04-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres438/BILLS-109sres438is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.438 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.