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Pro Codes Act Returns: Copyright Battle Over Free Safety Standards

The Pro Codes Act is back, promising free access to safety codes—but at what cost to the standards machine? Opponents warn of crumbling innovation; backers cry foul on public domain myths.

U.S. Senate chamber with documents representing copyright and safety standards

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Pro Codes Act reintroduced to safeguard SDO copyrights via free online access, but faces fierce pushback. 𝕏
  • Opponents warn of revenue loss crippling standards quality; supporters fear foreign dominance. 𝕏
  • Bill unlikely to pass soon, highlighting tension between public access and innovation funding. 𝕏
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Originally reported by IPWatchdog

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