The Netflix Stimulus Bill makes illegal streaming a felony, gives you $600 once-off

America's politicians today handed the American public the biggest screw you Christmas present ever. Taking advantage of people who are suffering financially due to the lockdowns to pass sweeping legislation that would punish them with jail time and fines, for illegally streaming or using copyrighted material.

The new Stimulus Bill includes $600 for you and possibly jail time if you do not get a Netflix subscription with the money and do not create a meme using copyrighted material as that could cost you $30,000. 

If the 5000-page Covid-19 relief package passes, buried in there will be increased penalties for illegal streaming of movies and music that could carry up to 10 years in jail.

Congress’ new $2.3 trillion spending and relief package goes on to include controversial measures previously introduced as the CASE Act, the Trademark Modernization Act, and a felony streaming proposal — all significantly expanding the rights and powers of intellectual property owners.

Most controversially, the CASE Act would create a quasi-judicial tribunal of “Copyright Claims Officers” who would work to resolve infringement claims. As outlined in the bill, copyright holders could be awarded up to $30,000 if they find their creative work being shared online.

Hollywood studios appear to be scoring wins everywhere with Democrats, their last win a few days back comes after California governor Gavin Newsom declared that those in the entertainment industry were essential workers and therefore exempt from the state's strict stay-at-home orders.