“On Tuesday evening, I reached out to my New Jersey constituents -- through Facebook and Twitter -- to tell them I heard their concerns about the PIPA bill loud and clear. I also said I wouldn’t support a bill that did not maintain the freedom and character of the internet. I communicated their real concerns to our Senate leadership, and because of these concerns, said I would not support or vote for this bill. I’m pleased the Senate has listened to the voices and concerns of our constituents and that there will not be a vote on the PIPA bill. I am confident that we can address the critical issues of internet piracy and counterfeit products -- both of which are hurting our economy -- in a way that doesn’t infringe on civil liberties and protects the free and open access to the internet.”

"To New Jersey constituents: I hear your concerns regarding the Protect IP Act (PIPA) loud and clear. I am working to ensure critical changes are made to the bill. Please know I am fully committed to ensuring that any bill that passes the Senate will maintain the freedom of the internet as well as protect intellectual property."

COICA contained similar provisions and battle lines as PIPA does. It never reached a full Senate vote and was re-written in 2011 as the PROTECT-IP Act (i.e. PIPA).