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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
Sponsor:
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

Total contributions given to Senators from interest groups that…

support this bill

Business services [About]
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Entertainment Industry/Broadcast & Motion Pictures [About]
Computers, components & accessories [About]
Department, variety & convenience stores [About]
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Professional sports, arenas & related equip & svcs [About]
Recorded Music & music production [About]
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Farm machinery & equipment [About]
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Courts & Justice System [About]
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Manufacturing [About]
Office machines [About]
Shoes & leather products [About]
Technical, business and vocational schools & svcs [About]
Sporting goods sales & manufacturing [About]
Hardware & tools [About]
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Bands, orchestras & other live music production [About]
Jewelry [About]
Household & office products [About]
Auto repair [About]
Movie Theaters [About]
Catalog & mail order houses [About]
Optical services (glasses & contact lenses) [About]
Metal cans & containers [About]
Recreation/Entertainment [About]
Printing and publishing (printed & online) [About]
Commercial photography, art & graphic design (split) [About]
Communications & Electronics (split) [About]
Computer software (split) [About]
Consumer groups (split) [About]
Data processing & computer services (split) [About]
Online computer services (split) [About]
53% more
$1,544,475
$1,087,463
$3,595,551
$82,100
$175,885
$130,693
$381,357
$950,419
$313,300
$4,400,897
$550,597
$1,326,791
$1,383,936
$587,714
$4,370,391
$7,031,431
$853,086
$312,845
$55,800
$237,740
$1,815,951
$137,925
$405,961
$2,887,623
$1,711,530
$2,050,395
$236,850
$57,350
$67,850
$600,150
$311,250
$591,200
$360,657
$146,667
$696,236
$1,223,562
$273,112
$339,525
$146,214
$3,010,462
$200,400
$73,700
$130,789
$7,260,774
$457,535
$149,905
$1,775,716
$1,442,412
$618,955
$607,172
$57,500
$1,905,181
$61,122,980
$3,092,270
$14,383,558
$23,500
$6,818,181
$458,779
$33,400
$574,034
$3,056,809
$2,515,174
$9,124,178
$40,079,883
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Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc. [About]
Human Rights [About]
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Commercial photography, art & graphic design (split) [About]
Communications & Electronics (split) [About]
Computer software (split) [About]
Consumer groups (split) [About]
Data processing & computer services (split) [About]
Online computer services (split) [About]
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$980,345$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$1,987,427$1,321,094
Scott BrownRMA$727,498$497,208
Sherrod BrownDOH$769,568$817,186
Richard BurrRNC$782,889$166,602
Maria CantwellDWA$826,042$459,553
Ben CardinDMD$524,725$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$258,650$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$880,663$259,050
Al FrankenDMN$1,473,952$1,483,572
Kirsten GillibrandDNY$2,287,498$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$747,107$408,714
Herb KohlDWI$-500$5,621
Jon KylRAZ$687,690$530,180
Mary LandrieuDLA$677,534$367,904
Frank LautenbergDNJ$609,175$443,883
Patrick LeahyDVT$734,666$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$302,479$92,898
John McCainRAZ$557,279$289,248
Claire McCaskillDMO$878,602$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$662,955$203,728
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$904,984$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$1,846,269$649,750
Jim RischRID$116,772$243,059
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$434,442$287,249
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$577,770$167,900
Marco RubioRFL$481,188$902,429
Bernie SandersIVT$169,010$572,491
Chuck SchumerDNY$1,499,300$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$924,147$1,070,995
Tom UdallDNM$561,958$721,552
David VitterRLA$341,225$433,289
Mark WarnerDVA$987,691$1,483,427
Jim WebbDVA$404,485$846,653
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$718,786$350,379
Roger WickerRMS$529,394$206,155
Ron WydenDOR$582,570$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$980,345$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$1,987,427$1,321,094
Scott BrownRMA$727,498$497,208
Sherrod BrownDOH$769,568$817,186
Richard BurrRNC$782,889$166,602
Maria CantwellDWA$826,042$459,553
Ben CardinDMD$524,725$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$258,650$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$880,663$259,050
Al FrankenDMN$1,473,952$1,483,572
Kirsten GillibrandDNY$2,287,498$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$747,107$408,714
Herb KohlDWI$-500$5,621
Jon KylRAZ$687,690$530,180
Mary LandrieuDLA$677,534$367,904
Frank LautenbergDNJ$609,175$443,883
Patrick LeahyDVT$734,666$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$302,479$92,898
John McCainRAZ$557,279$289,248
Claire McCaskillDMO$878,602$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$662,955$203,728
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$904,984$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$1,846,269$649,750
Jim RischRID$116,772$243,059
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$434,442$287,249
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$577,770$167,900
Marco RubioRFL$481,188$902,429
Bernie SandersIVT$169,010$572,491
Chuck SchumerDNY$1,499,300$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$924,147$1,070,995
Tom UdallDNM$561,958$721,552
David VitterRLA$341,225$433,289
Mark WarnerDVA$987,691$1,483,427
Jim WebbDVA$404,485$846,653
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$718,786$350,379
Roger WickerRMS$529,394$206,155
Ron WydenDOR$582,570$93,300

Interest Groups that support this bill

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Business services$7,260,774
Pharmaceutical manufacturing$7,031,431
Book, newspaper & periodical publishing$4,400,897
Cable & satellite TV production & distribution$4,370,391
Computer software$4,001,569
Motion Picture production & distribution$3,595,551
Industrial/commercial equipment & materials$3,010,462
Management consultants & services$2,887,623
Entertainment Industry/Broadcast & Motion Pictures$2,050,395
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$1,775,716
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$1,326,791
Other non-physician health practitioners$1,223,562
TV production & distribution$1,087,463
Auto manufacturers$950,419
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

Interest Groups that oppose this bill

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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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