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S.4932: American Music Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2022
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 22, 2022
Bill Summary
American Music Fairness Act This bill establishes that the copyright holder of a sound recording shall have the exclusive right to perform the sound recording through an audio transmission and addresses other related issues. (Currently, the public performance right only covers performances through a digital audio transmission in certain instances, which means that nonsubscription terrestrial radio stations generally do not have to secure a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4972)
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) |