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H.R.4079: Songwriter Equity Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2014
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (13 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 - Amends federal copyright law regarding the exclusive rights of sound recording copyright owners to remove a provision that prohibits license fees payable for the public performance of sound recordings, by means of a digital audio transmission, from being taken into account in any administrative, judicial, or other governmental proceeding to set or adjust the royalties payable to copyright owners of musical works...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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| Feb. 25, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 25, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Doug Collins (R-Ga.) |