I have been closely involved
in orphan works legislation since 2005. While serving as
counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, I was the lead
staffer on the orphan works issue responsible for drafting
the language and arranging the hearings. I can be seen in
the video of the March 8, 2006 oversight hearing
on orphan works sitting
next to the then Subcommittee Chairman Lamar Smith of
Texas on the left side of your screen.