Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act
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The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (S. 517; Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 113–144 (text) (PDF)) is a United States public law that repeals a rulemaking determination by the United States Copyright Office that left it illegal for people to unlock their cellphones.[1][2]
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Long title | To promote consumer choice and wireless competition by permitting consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices, and for other purposes. |
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Announced in | the 113th United States Congress |
Sponsored by | Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D, VT) |
Number of co-sponsors | 5 |
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Public law | Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 113–144 (text) (PDF) |
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Acts amended | Copyright Act of 1976 |
U.S.C. sections affected | 17 U.S.C. § 1201 |
Agencies affected | Library of Congress |
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The bill passed in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives during the 113th United States Congress. It was signed into law on August 1, 2014 by President Barack Obama.