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The Register of Copyrights becomes a presidential appointee. A president also has the authority to remove the librarian of congress (and this has happened befo
by busterarm 7y ago
The Register of Copyrights becomes a presidential appointee. A president also has the authority to remove the librarian of congress (and this has happened before), so no, not really.
This bill has overwhelming bipartisan support.
https://judiciary.house.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-hr-1695-register-copyrights-selection-and-accountability-act https://judiciary.house.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-h...
The house judiciary clarified this point saying how it removes presidential authority to replace the librarian of congress at whim.