On September 20, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced in the U.S. Senate the “Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act,” legislation that will crack down on websites that primarily engage in online piracy and counterfeiting. Specifically, this measure will provide an enhanced legal tool against what are known as “rogue websites,” which operate illegally and adversely impact the American economy while putting consumers’ health and safety at risk. These rogue sites are blatantly engaged in the sale of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and fake consumer goods, as well as the theft of books, movies, sports broadcasts, and more. COICA will help protect consumers and allow American businesses to grow. 

Learn More About COICA

• What COICA Does
  
• Why COICA is Needed
• Who Supports COICA
• Amendment to COICA

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Statements from Senator Patrick Leahy
• Statement and Letters of Support from Industry Groups
• Multi Industry Letter of Support

VOICES OF SUPPORT

• Tepp: Menace of Internet Fraud, Piracy Growing (Roll Call)
• Opinion: Bipartisan Effort Aims to Stop the Digital Thieves (San Jose Mercury News)