Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2004

Make contacts regarding FCC's plug and play proceeding and its characterization of subscription video-on-demand services for purposes of determining consumer copying rights. Make contacts on possible legislation dealing with cable rates. Proposed amendment to H.R. 4518, the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, to encourage cable and satellite carriers to offer programming on an a la carte basis. H.R. 2825, Consumer Access to Digital Television Enhancement Act of 2003, possible amendments to expand must-carry requirements. H.R. 4613 and S. 2559, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005, provisions on broadcast indecency and violence. H.R. 3717 and S. 2056, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004, provisions on broadcast indecency. H.R. 2391 and S. 2192, Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act, provisions on use of camcorders in movie theaters.