Human Services Secretary on cspan. Org. And you can see the vote for mr. Azar at 2 15 eastern. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, the center of our joy, we thank you that you are in the midst of lifes battles with us, bringing good even from the abnormalities of our pilgrimage. Lord, we are grateful that throh the struggles and tear you stand thin the shadows, keeping watch over your people. Lord, even though our lawmakers may not know how all the pieces fit together, we are grateful that they can still strive with grateful hearts to do your will. May they remember your command in 1 thessalonians 5 18; in everything give thanks for this is gods will for your life. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the rep
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Streaming is a widespread form of entertainment for millions of Americans and its popularity has soared during the pandemic. However, according to a study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Global Innovation Policy Center from June of 2019, “global online piracy costs the U.S. economy at least $29.2 billion in lost revenue each year.” This significantly affects the stakeholders of major motion pictures, television programs, music, audiobooks, live sports, and pay-per-view programming. After years of pressure from many copyright owners and other entertainment content stakeholders, Congress passed the Protect Lawful Streaming Act (the Act) as part of the December 2020 COVID-19 relief package. The new law addresses a “loophole” in criminal copyright law, under which infringing acts of reproduction or distribution triggered felony penalties yet infringing public performances (such as streaming) merely amounted to