American Copyright Protection Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10364, the American Copyright Protection Act of 2026, proposes to establish a legal process for blocking access to foreign websites engaged in copyright piracy. Under the bill, copyright owners could petition U.S. district courts to declare a foreign online location a "piracy site" if its operator is violating copyright law, the owner has attempted to notify the operator and registrar, and the site is primarily designed for or has limited commercial use beyond facilitating copyright infringement.
If a site is declared a piracy site and the declaration is not rescinded, the copyright owner could then petition the court to order certain U.S. service providers, like internet access providers, to block access to that foreign site. The bill outlines procedures for service providers to respond and for courts to consider the technical feasibility and public impact of blocking. It also includes provisions for rescinding declarations, enforcing orders, and modifying or terminating them.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2026 by Representative Darrell Issa. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not advanced beyond this initial referral.
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Timeline
14 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10364 do?
- H.R. 10364, the American Copyright Protection Act of 2026, proposes to establish a legal process for blocking access to foreign websites engaged in copyright piracy. Under the bill, copyright owners could petition U.S. district courts to declare a foreign online location a "piracy site" if its operator is violating copyright law, the owner has attempted to notify the operator and registrar, and the site is primarily designed for or has limited commercial use beyond facilitating copyright infringement. If a site is declared a piracy site and the declaration is not rescinded, the copyright owner could then petition the court to order certain U.S. service providers, like internet access providers, to block access to that foreign site. The bill outlines procedures for service providers to respond and for courts to consider the technical feasibility and public impact of blocking. It also includes provisions for rescinding declarations, enforcing orders, and modifying or terminating them. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2026 by Representative Darrell Issa. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not advanced beyond this initial referral.
- Has H.R. 10364 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10364. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10364?
- H.R. 10364 was sponsored by Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10364?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (14 Sep 2026).
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