The Pirate Act is a bill before the United States Senate that would let federal prosecutors file civil lawsuits against suspected copyright infringers.

The main backer of this legislation is the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

External links

• Text of the "Pirate Act"
• Boycott-RIAA
• Stop RIAA Lawsuits Coalition a coalition of websites calling for a boycott of RIAA music and encouraging consumers to buy independent label music instead.
• Downhill Battle - a non-profit organization working to end the major label monopoly and build a better, fairer music industry