<human>:  What are the most recent changes in US copyright laws?
<bot>: The Copyright Modernization Act, passed in 2019, includes a number of changes to US copyright laws. The most recent changes include extending the term of copyright protection to life of the author plus 70 years; providing copyright owners the right to prevent the unauthorized importing and distribution of their works; expanding the definition of works of visual art to include photographs; increasing the availability of damages awards; introducing a small claims process for copyright owners; and creating a register of copyrighted works.