The Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' bill seeking to stiffen criminal penalties in copyright cases has sparked a furor of criticism, but if history is any guide it may face a tough haul in Congress.
Before the Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2007 can become law, it will need to be introduced before Congress by a member of the House or
Senate. As of yet, the DOJ noted that it has not found a sponsor for the bill, although it's hopeful that meeting with Hill staffers will flush one out. And though the Department claims wide bipartisan support, a similar measure introduced last year failed to even make it to a vote.
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