Eight former Judiciary Committee staffers lobby on behalf of companies supporting copyright enforcement legislation. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to debate amendments to a similar bill, the Stop Online Piracy Act. The entertainment industries have long had a cozy relationship with the Judiciary Committees in the House and Senate. Three of the most outspoken supporters of SOPA in Congress count the entertainment industries among their top campaign contributors, according to a website that tracks campaign contributions. Representatives Lamar Smith, Bob Goodlatte and Marsha Blackburn have received US$59,300 from the entertainment industry.”]

