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S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (Protect IP, PIPA)

PROTECT IP Act, PIPA - Law. 112th Congress (2011-2012) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (Protect IP, PIPA)

S. 968 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)

Keywords
PROTECT IP Act, PIPA
Summary
A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • PIPA
  • Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
  • PROTECT IP Act of 2011
  • Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
  • PROTECT IP Act of 2011
Sponsor
Patrick Leahy
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Law
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Consumer affairs
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Intellectual property
  • Internet and video services
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Prescription drugs
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced5/12/2011
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced5/12/2011
5/12/2011Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5/12/2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2936-2937)
Put on a legislative calendar5/26/2011Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
5/26/2011Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Put on a legislative calendar5/26/2011Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
6/22/2011Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
7/22/2011By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-39.
12/17/2011Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
12/17/2011Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the bill presented in Senate.
1/23/2012Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 968 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
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Contributions

  1. July - August 2005 For $575,162 Against $427,281
  2. September - October 2005 For $1,130,559 Against $776,137
  3. November - December 2005 For $1,079,504 Against $722,495
  4. January - February 2006 For $491,673 Against $442,289
  5. March - April 2006 For $1,652,143 Against $1,094,043
  6. May - June 2006 For $1,732,861 Against $1,124,541
  7. July - August 2006 For $1,195,129 Against $1,046,125
  8. September - October 2006 For $3,254,052 Against $3,355,867
  9. November - December 2006 For $675,468 Against $573,961
  10. January - February 2007 For $865,500 Against $440,405
  11. March - April 2007 For $2,215,922 Against $1,000,642
  12. May - June 2007 For $2,073,415 Against $1,284,349
  13. July - August 2007 For $773,462 Against $530,966
  14. September - October 2007 For $1,846,138 Against $1,550,636
  15. November - December 2007 For $1,893,009 Against $1,547,841
  16. January - February 2008 For $905,984 Against $826,045
  17. March - April 2008 For $1,966,152 Against $1,615,119
  18. May - June 2008 For $2,188,341 Against $2,121,379
  19. July - August 2008 For $1,357,091 Against $1,390,345
  20. September - October 2008 For $2,897,457 Against $4,021,334
  21. November - December 2008 For $748,673 Against $892,199
  22. January - February 2009 For $736,332 Against $245,229
  23. March - April 2009 For $1,857,786 Against $681,524
  24. May - June 2009 For $2,104,265 Against $1,305,942
  25. July - August 2009 For $1,189,930 Against $367,828
  26. September - October 2009 For $1,829,960 Against $780,459
  27. November - December 2009 For $1,878,692 Against $868,009
  28. January - February 2010 For $1,230,855 Against $949,671
  29. March - April 2010 For $2,911,719 Against $1,317,327
  30. May - June 2010 For $3,042,129 Against $1,434,793
  31. July - August 2010 For $1,975,046 Against $1,050,405
  32. September - October 2010 For $4,591,674 Against $2,680,179
  33. November - December 2010 For $751,115 Against $219,474
  34. January - February 2011 For $1,101,150 Against $249,665
  35. March - April 2011 For $2,228,226 Against $610,933
  36. May - June 2011 For $2,188,356 Against $534,446

Votes

    161 Organizations Support and 106 Oppose; See Which Ones
    161 Organizations Support and 106 Oppose; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011

    161 organizations support this bill

    1-800 Contacts, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    1-800-PetMeds
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    ABRO Industries, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Acushnet Company
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Adidas America
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Advanced Medical Technology Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    AFL-CIO
    Jennifer Martinez (2011, November 11). Chamber hits back at IP bill critics. Politico. Retrieved November 4, 2011, from http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67629.html.
    Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    American Apparel & Footwear Association
    American Apparel & Footwear Association (2011, May 26). AAFA Welcomes PROTECT IP Act Advancement in Senate . Retrieved June 17, 2011, from Media Room.
    American Association of Independent Music
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    American Federation of Musicians
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
    Screen Actors Guild (2011, May 26). JOINT STATEMENT FROM AFM, AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, IBT AND SAG COMMENDING SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF THE PROTECT IP ACT. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press Releases.
    Association of American Publishers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Beam Global Spirits &Wine
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Blue Sky Studios, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    BMG Chrysalis
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    BMI
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Bose Corporation
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Burberry
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Business Software Alliance
    By Eric Engleman (2011, May 26). ‘Rogue’ Websites Targeted in Bill Passed by Senate Panel. Bloomberg. Retrieved June 17, 2011, from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-26/-rogue-websites-targeted-in-bill-passed-by-u-s-senate-panel.html.
    CBS Corporation
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Cengage Learning
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Comcast
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Copyright Alliance
    The Copyright Alliance (2012, January 17). STATEMENT FROM: Copyright Alliance Executive Director Sandra Aistars, RE: Statement from White House on Legislative Efforts to Address Rogue Web Sites. Retrieved January 19, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Council of State Governments
    House Judiciary Committee (2011, November 14). Dear Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved May 7, 2012, from Public safety letter of support.
    Electronic Components Industry Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Eli Lilly and Company
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Elsevier
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    EMI Music Publishing
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Entertainment Software Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    ERAI, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Estee Lauder Companies
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Evidence Photographers International Council
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Ex Officio
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Exxel Outdoors
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Far Bank Enterprises
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Fashion Business Incorporated
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Ford Motor Company
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Fortune Brands, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Gemvision Corporation
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Gospel Music Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Governors America Corp.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Graduate Management Admissions Council
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Graphic Artists Guild
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Greeting Card Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Guru Denim
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Hachette Book Group
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    HarperCollins Publishers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Harry Fox Agency
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Hastings Entertainment, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Hyperion
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    ICM Distributing Company, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    IDS Publishing
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    IEC Electronics corp.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Imaging Supplies Coalition
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Independent Distributors of Electronics Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Independent Film & Television Alliance
    Gantman, Howard and Jennifer Garnick and Patrick Corcoran (2011, May 12). Broad Creative Industry Coalition Praises Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Online Theft. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from MPAA.
    Innate-gear
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Intellectual Property Owners Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
    Screen Actors Guild (2011, May 26). JOINT STATEMENT FROM AFM, AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, IBT AND SAG COMMENDING SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF THE PROTECT IP ACT. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press Releases.
    International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    International Association of Fire Fighters
    Jennifer Martinez (2011, November 11). Chamber hits back at IP bill critics. Politico. Retrieved November 4, 2011, from http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67629.html.
    International Brotherhood of Teamsters
    Screen Actors Guild (2011, May 26). JOINT STATEMENT FROM AFM, AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, IBT AND SAG COMMENDING SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF THE PROTECT IP ACT. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press Releases.
    International Trademark Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Johnson & Johnson
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Kekepana International Services
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    L'Oreal
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Lexmark International, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Macmillan
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Major League Baseball
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Marmot
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    McGraw-Hill Education
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Messy Face Designs, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    MicroRam Electronics, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Microsoft
    Microsoft, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft (2011, May 25). Microsoft Offers its Support for the Protect IP Act. Retrieved June 1, 2011, from Microsoft on the Issues.
    Monster
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Motion Picture Association of America
    Gantman, Howard and Jennifer Garnick and Patrick Corcoran (2011, May 12). Broad Creative Industry Coalition Praises Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Online Theft. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from MPAA.
    MPA - The Association of Magazine Media
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Music Managers Forum - USA
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Nashville Songwriters Association
    Steve Bogard, President of the Board, Nashville Songwriters Association International (2011). Protect the Future of Your Music: Help NSAI & Congress Fight Piracy. Retrieved January 19, 2012, from .
    National Association of Broadcasters
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    National Association of Manufacturers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    National Association of Recording Merchandisers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    National Association of Theater Owners
    Gantman, Howard and Jennifer Garnick and Patrick Corcoran (2011, May 12). Broad Creative Industry Coalition Praises Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Online Theft. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from MPAA.
    National Basketball Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    National Criminal Justice Association
    House Judiciary Committee (2011, November 14). Dear Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved May 7, 2012, from Public safety letter of support.
    National District Attorneys Association
    House Judiciary Committee (2011, November 14). Dear Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved May 7, 2012, from Public safety letter of support.
    National Electrical Manufacturers Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    National Football League
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    National Fraternal Order of Police
    Jennifer Martinez (2011, November 11). Chamber hits back at IP bill critics. Politico. Retrieved November 4, 2011, from http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67629.html.
    National Music Publishers Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    NBCUniversal
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Nervous Tattoo Inc., dba Ed Hardy
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    New Era Cap Co Inc
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    News Corporation
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Nike, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Nintendo
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Oakley, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    OpSec Security, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Outdoor Industry Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Outdoor Research, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Pacific Component Xchange, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Pearson Education
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Penguin Group
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Perry Ellis International
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Perseus Books Group
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Personal Care Products Council
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Petzl America
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Pfizer
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Picture Archive Council of America
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    PING
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Premiere League
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Production Music Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Professional Photographers of America
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Publishers Worldwide, Inc.
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Quality Float Works, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Random House
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Recording Industry Association of America
    Lamy, Jonathan & Cara Duckworth (2011, May 12). Senate Introduces PROTECT IP Legislation to Confront Foreign Counterfeiting Websites. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from RIAA.
    Reebok International Ltd.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Reed Elsevier, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Revlon
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Romance Writers of America
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Rosetta Stone Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Schneider Electric
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Scholastic, Inc.
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Screen Actors Guild
    Screen Actors Guild (2011, May 26). JOINT STATEMENT FROM AFM, AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, IBT AND SAG COMMENDING SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF THE PROTECT IP ACT. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press Releases.
    SESAC, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    SG Industries, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    SMT Corp.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Society of Sport and Event Photographers
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Software & Information Industry Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Songwriters Guild
    Songwriters Guild of America (2011, May 26). SGA Lauds Senators’ Move to Protect IP and Songwriters. Retrieved n.d., from .
    Sony Music Entertainment
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Sony Pictures Entertainment
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    SoundExchange
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Specialty Equipment Market Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Sports Rights Owners Coalition
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    The National Collegiate Athletic Association
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    The Recording Acadamy (National Acadamy of Recording Arts and Science)
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Tiffany & Co.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Timberland Company
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Ultimate Fighting Championship
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    United States Tennis Association
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Universal Music Group
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    W.W. Norton Company
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Walmart
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Warner Music Group
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.
    Wolers Kluwer Health
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Word Entertainment
    Copyright Alliance (2011, December 7). Dear Member(s) of Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from The Copyright Alliance Blog.
    Xerox Corporation
    National Association of Manufacturers (2011, May 25). Joint Letter to Senate in Support of PROTECT IP Act . Retrieved January 19, 2012, from Intellectual Property Rights.

    106 organizations oppose this bill

    A Softer World
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Access
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    American Association of Law Libraries
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    American Civil Liberties Union
    Macleod-Ball, Michael (2012, January 18). ONLINE PROTEST OVER SOPA HELPS. Retrieved January 18, 2012, from ACLU Blog of Rights.
    American Library Association
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Amnesty International
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    AOL
    Protect Innovation (2011, November 15). Dear Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Grassley, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from Letter.
    Article 19
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Association for Progressive Communications
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Association of College and Research Libraries
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Association of Research Libraries
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 26). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Bits of Freedom
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Bread Without Bullets
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Bytes for All Pakistan
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Center for Democracy and Technology
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Centre for Internet and Society - India
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    City News
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Colossal Mind
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Communication is Your Right!
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    ComputerHope
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Consumer Electronics Association
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). NetCoalition Letter Regarding the Private Right of Action in PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley.
    Creative Commons Guatemala
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Crypto Cat
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    DatelineZero
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Demand Progress
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Destructoid
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    DigiBase
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Discover
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). NetCoalition Letter Regarding the Private Right of Action in PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley.
    dotSUB
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    eBay
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). NetCoalition Letter Regarding the Private Right of Action in PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley.
    EduCause
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Electronic Frontier Foundation
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Elephant Talk Wiki
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Errata Security
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Facebook
    Protect Innovation (2011, November 15). Dear Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Grassley, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from Letter.
    Focus on the Facts
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    FourSquare
    FourSquare (2011, November 16). SOPA and PIPA: A giant step in the wrong direction for the internet. Retrieved May 7, 2012, from foursquare blog.
    FreakOutNation
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Free Network Foundation
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Free Press Action Fund
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    FreedomWorks
    FreedomWorks (2012, January 13). SOPA and PIPA Would Destroy Internet Freedom . Retrieved October 26, 2012, from FreedomWorks Blog.
    GoDaddy
    McCullagh, Declan (2011, December 29). GoDaddy bows to boycott, now 'opposes' SOPA copyright bill. Privacy, Inc.. Retrieved January 19, 2012, from http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57349913-281/godaddy-bows-to-boycott-now-opposes-sopa-copyright-bill/.
    Gog.com
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Google
    By Eric Engleman (2011, May 26). ‘Rogue’ Websites Targeted in Bill Passed by Senate Panel. Bloomberg. Retrieved June 17, 2011, from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-26/-rogue-websites-targeted-in-bill-passed-by-u-s-senate-panel.html.
    Greenpeace International
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Guardian Project
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Human Rights Watch
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Imgur
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Indenti.ca
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Internet Archive
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    iSchool at Syracuse University
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Jazz Sequence
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Liberty Confidential
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    LinkedIn
    Protect Innovation (2011, November 15). Dear Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Grassley, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from Letter.
    Major League Gaming
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Minecraft
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Miro
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Monticello Capital
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Mozilla Corporation
    Mozilla (2012, January 17). Mozilla to Join Tomorrow’s Virtual Protests of PIPA/SOPA. Retrieved May 7, 2012, from The Mozilla Blog.
    Namecheap
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Net Users Rights Protection Association
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    NetCoalition
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). NetCoalition Letter Regarding the Private Right of Action in PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley.
    New America Foundation
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    News2Map.com
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    nomacs Image Lounge
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Open Congress
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Open Rights Group
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    Open Source Initiative
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    openSUSE
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Paypal
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). NetCoalition Letter Regarding the Private Right of Action in PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley.
    peeje
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    PhantomTS
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Plague Studio
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Public Knowledge
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Public Sphere Project
    Access Now (2012, January 16). Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act. Retrieved January 26, 2012, from Press/Blog.
    RageMaker
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Raw Story
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Red 5 Studios
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Reddit
    Reddit (2012, January 17). A technical examination of SOPA and PROTECT IP. Retrieved May 8, 2012, from blog.reddit.
    Reporters Without Borders
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Ron Bercume Design
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Safex.tk
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    SlashTHREE
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Smirking Chimp
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Special Libraries Association
    Public Knowledge (2011, May 25). Dear Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Public Interest Letter to Senate Committee on the Judiciary in Opposition to S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011.
    Spurs of the Moment
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Strategy Tune
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    The LeakyWiki
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Tor Project
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Tucows
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Twitpic
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Twitter
    Protect Innovation (2011, November 15). Dear Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Grassley, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from Letter.
    Universal Subtitles
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    USWGO
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Vanilla Forums
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Victor Rix
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    ViperZeroOne
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Visa
    By Eric Engleman (2011, May 26). ‘Rogue’ Websites Targeted in Bill Passed by Senate Panel. Bloomberg. Retrieved June 17, 2011, from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-26/-rogue-websites-targeted-in-bill-passed-by-u-s-senate-panel.html.
    webhostingbuzz.com
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    WJSimpson
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    WPS Security Lock
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    XDA Developers
    Fight for the Future (2011, January 0). STRIKE AGAINST SOPA — a campaign from Fight for the Future. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Confirmed Participants.
    Yahoo Inc.
    By Eric Engleman (2011, May 26). ‘Rogue’ Websites Targeted in Bill Passed by Senate Panel. Bloomberg. Retrieved June 17, 2011, from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-26/-rogue-websites-targeted-in-bill-passed-by-u-s-senate-panel.html.
    Zynga Game Network
    Protect Innovation (2011, November 15). Dear Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Grassley, Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from Letter.

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    Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 112th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2011.
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    Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Support    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Oppose
    Daniel K. AkakaDHI$109,903$39,110
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$482,015$232,533
    Kelly AyotteRNH$337,491$187,345
    John BarrassoRWY$338,029$60,300
    Max BaucusDMT$1,125,222$297,063
    Mark BegichDAK$321,624$421,189
    Michael BennetDCO$980,095$642,879
    Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$229,766$86,192
    Richard BlumenthalDCT$439,504$222,606
    Roy BluntRMO$1,486,515$481,586
    John BoozmanRAR$233,110$121,989
    Barbara BoxerDCA$1,978,077$1,321,094
    Scott BrownRMA$724,098$497,208
    Sherrod BrownDOH$769,568$817,186
    Richard BurrRNC$782,889$166,602
    Maria CantwellDWA$826,042$459,553
    Ben CardinDMD$522,725$352,590
    Tom CarperDDE$373,665$190,110
    Bob CaseyDPA$1,022,653$760,660
    Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$690,177$686,041
    Daniel CoatsRIN$322,040$127,550
    Tom CoburnROK$288,882$183,193
    William Thad CochranRMS$198,032$55,750
    Susan CollinsRME$726,221$286,833
    Gaylord Kent ConradDND$196,009$72,227
    Chris CoonsDDE$249,300$118,767
    Bob CorkerRTN$1,002,578$526,305
    John CornynRTX$893,920$611,522
    Mike CrapoRID$296,208$83,054
    Jim DeMintRSC$370,200$476,015
    Dick DurbinDIL$760,625$449,435
    Mike EnziRWY$265,700$63,850
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$874,163$259,050
    Al FrankenDMN$1,473,952$1,483,572
    Kirsten GillibrandDNY$2,283,598$865,540
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$395,043$106,288
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$623,200$126,400
    Kay HaganDNC$349,884$1,941,324
    Tom HarkinDIA$693,176$241,425
    Orrin HatchRUT$863,487$98,516
    Dean HellerRNV$383,150$108,750
    John HoevenRND$262,442$62,700
    Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$312,340$339,826
    Jim InhofeROK$188,078$217,120
    Dan InouyeDHI$359,349$57,000
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$551,873$182,500
    Mike JohannsRNE$264,200$136,046
    Ron JohnsonRWI$304,520$259,679
    Tim JohnsonDSD$250,466$566,018
    John KerryDMA$398,462$407,149
    Mark KirkRIL$1,327,432$648,410
    Amy KlobucharDMN$744,857$408,714
    Herb KohlDWI$-500$5,621
    Jon KylRAZ$687,690$530,180
    Mary LandrieuDLA$677,534$367,904
    Frank LautenbergDNJ$609,175$443,883
    Patrick LeahyDVT$731,266$142,425
    Mike LeeRUT$185,700$73,695
    Carl LevinDMI$527,764$345,792
    Joe LiebermanICT$958,575$445,195
    Dick LugarRIN$341,731$92,931
    Joe ManchinDWV$309,479$92,898
    John McCainRAZ$557,279$289,248
    Claire McCaskillDMO$877,602$595,472
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$1,530,110$903,208
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$913,363$353,638
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$470,114$753,656
    Barbara MikulskiDMD$358,609$101,574
    Jerry MoranRKS$250,661$145,150
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$280,503$39,150
    Patty MurrayDWA$815,893$479,449
    Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$668,405$203,728
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$955,584$552,357
    Rand PaulRKY$201,809$348,384
    Rob PortmanROH$1,044,186$328,077
    Mark PryorDAR$445,495$128,450
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$226,057$171,035
    Harry ReidDNV$1,843,869$649,750
    Jim RischRID$116,772$243,059
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$434,442$287,249
    John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$559,970$167,900
    Marco RubioRFL$481,188$902,429
    Bernie SandersIVT$169,010$572,491
    Chuck SchumerDNY$1,498,800$339,825
    Jeff SessionsRAL$263,200$177,470
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$466,369$714,383
    Richard ShelbyRAL$290,050$297,050
    Olympia SnoweRME$384,043$88,090
    Debbie StabenowDMI$701,714$414,433
    Jon TesterDMT$466,342$762,949
    John ThuneRSD$478,417$472,987
    Patrick ToomeyRPA$1,048,849$1,236,604
    Mark UdallDCO$932,397$1,070,995
    Tom UdallDNM$561,958$721,552
    David VitterRLA$341,225$433,289
    Mark WarnerDVA$987,691$1,483,427
    Jim WebbDVA$404,235$846,653
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$717,286$350,379
    Roger WickerRMS$529,394$206,155
    Ron WydenDOR$587,070$93,300

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    		Daniel K. AkakaDHI$109,903$39,110
    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$482,015$232,533
    		Kelly AyotteRNH$337,491$187,345
    		John BarrassoRWY$338,029$60,300
    		Max BaucusDMT$1,125,222$297,063
    		Mark BegichDAK$321,624$421,189
    		Michael BennetDCO$980,095$642,879
    		Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$229,766$86,192
    		Richard BlumenthalDCT$439,504$222,606
    		Roy BluntRMO$1,486,515$481,586
    		John BoozmanRAR$233,110$121,989
    		Barbara BoxerDCA$1,978,077$1,321,094
    		Scott BrownRMA$724,098$497,208
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$769,568$817,186
    		Richard BurrRNC$782,889$166,602
    		Maria CantwellDWA$826,042$459,553
    		Ben CardinDMD$522,725$352,590
    		Tom CarperDDE$373,665$190,110
    		Bob CaseyDPA$1,022,653$760,660
    		Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$690,177$686,041
    		Daniel CoatsRIN$322,040$127,550
    		Tom CoburnROK$288,882$183,193
    		William Thad CochranRMS$198,032$55,750
    		Susan CollinsRME$726,221$286,833
    		Gaylord Kent ConradDND$196,009$72,227
    		Chris CoonsDDE$249,300$118,767
    		Bob CorkerRTN$1,002,578$526,305
    		John CornynRTX$893,920$611,522
    		Mike CrapoRID$296,208$83,054
    		Jim DeMintRSC$370,200$476,015
    		Dick DurbinDIL$760,625$449,435
    		Mike EnziRWY$265,700$63,850
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$874,163$259,050
    		Al FrankenDMN$1,473,952$1,483,572
    		Kirsten GillibrandDNY$2,283,598$865,540
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$395,043$106,288
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$623,200$126,400
    		Kay HaganDNC$349,884$1,941,324
    		Tom HarkinDIA$693,176$241,425
    		Orrin HatchRUT$863,487$98,516
    		Dean HellerRNV$383,150$108,750
    		John HoevenRND$262,442$62,700
    		Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$312,340$339,826
    		Jim InhofeROK$188,078$217,120
    		Dan InouyeDHI$359,349$57,000
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$551,873$182,500
    		Mike JohannsRNE$264,200$136,046
    		Ron JohnsonRWI$304,520$259,679
    		Tim JohnsonDSD$250,466$566,018
    		John KerryDMA$398,462$407,149
    		Mark KirkRIL$1,327,432$648,410
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$744,857$408,714
    		Herb KohlDWI$-500$5,621
    		Jon KylRAZ$687,690$530,180
    		Mary LandrieuDLA$677,534$367,904
    		Frank LautenbergDNJ$609,175$443,883
    		Patrick LeahyDVT$731,266$142,425
    		Mike LeeRUT$185,700$73,695
    		Carl LevinDMI$527,764$345,792
    		Joe LiebermanICT$958,575$445,195
    		Dick LugarRIN$341,731$92,931
    		Joe ManchinDWV$309,479$92,898
    		John McCainRAZ$557,279$289,248
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$877,602$595,472
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$1,530,110$903,208
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$913,363$353,638
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$470,114$753,656
    		Barbara MikulskiDMD$358,609$101,574
    		Jerry MoranRKS$250,661$145,150
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$280,503$39,150
    		Patty MurrayDWA$815,893$479,449
    		Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$668,405$203,728
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$955,584$552,357
    		Rand PaulRKY$201,809$348,384
    		Rob PortmanROH$1,044,186$328,077
    		Mark PryorDAR$445,495$128,450
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$226,057$171,035
    		Harry ReidDNV$1,843,869$649,750
    		Jim RischRID$116,772$243,059
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$434,442$287,249
    		John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$559,970$167,900
    		Marco RubioRFL$481,188$902,429
    		Bernie SandersIVT$169,010$572,491
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$1,498,800$339,825
    		Jeff SessionsRAL$263,200$177,470
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$466,369$714,383
    		Richard ShelbyRAL$290,050$297,050
    		Olympia SnoweRME$384,043$88,090
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$701,714$414,433
    		Jon TesterDMT$466,342$762,949
    		John ThuneRSD$478,417$472,987
    		Patrick ToomeyRPA$1,048,849$1,236,604
    		Mark UdallDCO$932,397$1,070,995
    		Tom UdallDNM$561,958$721,552
    		David VitterRLA$341,225$433,289
    		Mark WarnerDVA$987,691$1,483,427
    		Jim WebbDVA$404,235$846,653
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$717,286$350,379
    		Roger WickerRMS$529,394$206,155
    		Ron WydenDOR$587,070$93,300

    Interest Groups that support this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Business services$7,259,524
    		Pharmaceutical manufacturing$7,082,031
    		Book, newspaper & periodical publishing$4,400,897
    		Cable & satellite TV production & distribution$4,370,391
    		Computer software$4,001,569
    		Motion Picture production & distribution$3,586,201
    		Industrial/commercial equipment & materials$3,003,662
    		Management consultants & services$2,887,623
    		Entertainment Industry/Broadcast & Motion Pictures$2,026,045
    		Online computer services$2,011,332
    		Computers, components & accessories$1,905,181
    		Data processing & computer services$1,831,813
    		Department, variety & convenience stores$1,815,951
    		Commercial TV & radio stations$1,769,716
    		Professional sports, arenas & related equip & svcs$1,711,530
    		Recorded Music & music production$1,544,475
    		Miscellaneous retail stores$1,442,412
    		Electronics manufacturing & services$1,383,936
    		Wine & distilled spirits manufacturing$1,323,391
    		Other non-physician health practitioners$1,223,562
    		TV production & distribution$1,087,213
    		Auto manufacturers$963,169
    		Toiletries & cosmetics$853,086
    		Apparel & accessory stores$696,236
    		Security services$618,955
    		Farm machinery & equipment$607,172
    		Animal feed & health products$600,150
    		Police & firefighters unions & associations$591,200
    		Clothing & accessories$587,714
    		Truck/Automotive parts & accessories$550,597
    		General business associations$457,535
    		Small business associations$405,961
    		Health care products$381,357
    		Commercial photography, art & graphic design$362,069
    		Courts & Justice System$360,657
    		Cruise ships & lines$339,525
    		Entertainment unions$313,300
    		Greeting card publishing$312,845
    		Labor Unions$311,250
    		Manufacturing$273,112
    		Office machines$237,740
    		Shoes & leather products$236,850
    		Technical, business and vocational schools & svcs$200,400
    		Communications & Electronics$188,500
    		Sporting goods sales & manufacturing$175,885
    		Hardware & tools$149,905
    		Other unions$146,667
    		Bands, orchestras & other live music production$146,214
    		Jewelry$137,925
    		Household & office products$130,789
    		Auto repair$130,693
    		Movie Theaters$82,100
    		Catalog & mail order houses$73,700
    		Optical services (glasses & contact lenses)$67,850
    		Metal cans & containers$57,500
    		Recreation/Entertainment$57,350
    		Printing and publishing (printed & online)$55,800
    		Consumer groups$3,100

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    		$ Donated
    		Democratic/Liberal$14,383,558
    		Republican/Conservative$9,124,178
    		Schools & colleges$6,818,181
    		Computer software$4,001,569
    		Credit agencies & finance companies$3,092,270
    		Environmental policy$3,056,809
    		Banks & lending institutions$2,515,174
    		Online computer services$2,011,332
    		Data processing & computer services$1,831,813
    		Defense policy, doves$574,034
    		Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$458,779
    		Commercial photography, art & graphic design$362,069
    		Communications & Electronics$188,500
    		Human Rights$33,400
    		Legal Services$23,500
    		Consumer groups$3,100
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