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S.662: Songwriter Equity Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced March 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |