HR. 861In Committee
American Music Fairness Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a public performance right for sound recordings over audio transmissions and requires terrestrial radio stations to obtain licenses and pay royalties
Key points
- Establish sound recording performance right
- Require broadcast performance licenses
- Authorize royalty rate determinations
- Allow flat fee licenses
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-31 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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