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H.R.5219: Ask Musicians For Music Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 21, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 21, 2019
Bill Summary
Ask Musicians For Music Act of 2019 This bill establishes that the copyright owner of a sound recording has the exclusive right to perform the recording through an audio transmission. Currently, the copyright owner's performance right generally only covers digital audio transmission, which excludes certain terrestrial radio stations. A radio station must obtain express permission from the copyright owner of the sound recording before making...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 21, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Nov. 21, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |