What is H.R. 6028 and why the rush?

H.R. 6028 tweaks appointments for Librarian of Congress, GPO Director, and Copyright Register, separating the Office from LOC oversight. House pushes fast-track despite no hearings, amid ongoing lawsuits.

Why oppose splitting Copyright Office from Library of Congress?

Groups fear politicization, registration disruptions, biased policy—calling it a 'grave mistake' without regular order.

Will H.R. 6028 affect copyright policy on AI?

Likely yes—standalone Office risks congressional influence on hot issues like AI training data, delaying clear rules.

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Fast-Tracking Copyright Office Split from Library of Congress: A Recipe for Chaos?

House leaders want to yank the Copyright Office out of the Library of Congress—fast. But a coalition of groups says that's a grave mistake without proper hearings.

theAIcatchup Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

U.S. Capitol building with Copyright Office and Library of Congress logos split apart

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H.R. 6028 fast-tracks separation of Copyright Office from Library of Congress without hearings, drawing coalition backlash. 𝕏
Bill stems from Trump-era firings and lawsuits, aiming to shift appointments to Congress. 𝕏
Risks include politicized IP policy, echoing past agency independence pitfalls like USPTO delays. 𝕏

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