Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)
This concurrent resolution expresses Congressional opposition to imposing any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge for public performances of sound recordings by local over‑the‑air radio stations, or on businesses for playing such broadcasts. It emphasizes the promotional and public‑service role of local radio and warns that new fees would harm local stations, small businesses, and consumers.
Whether prohibiting fees unduly harms recording artists' compensation
Symbolic, narrow measure likely to attract broadcaster support but opposed by recording artists; nonbinding nature lowers barriers.
This concurrent resolution expresses Congressional opposition to imposing any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge for public performances of sound recordings by local over‑the‑air radio stations, or on businesses for playing such broadcasts.
It emphasizes the promotional and public‑service role of local radio and warns that new fees would harm local stations, small businesses, and consumers.
The text is advisory, stating that Congress should not adopt such fees.
Nonbinding, narrow, and administratively simple improves odds; industry conflict (recording artists vs broadcasters) and lower legislative priority reduce probability.
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Whether prohibiting fees unduly harms recording artists' compensation
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Whether prohibiting fees unduly harms recording artists' compensation
Mixed reaction: values local radio's public service but worries about fair compensation for recording artists.
Likely skeptical that a blanket prohibition is the best outcome for performers and creative labor.
Pragmatic and cautious: sees merit in protecting local radio and small businesses but recognizes artists' compensation concerns.
Would favor limited, targeted solutions or trial approaches rather than an absolute ban.
Supportive: favors protecting localism, small businesses, and limiting new taxes or regulatory costs.
Views the resolution as defending free over‑the‑air broadcasting and community service.
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Nonbinding, narrow, and administratively simple improves odds; industry conflict (recording artists vs broadcasters) and lower legislative priority reduce probability.
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Whether prohibiting fees unduly harms recording artists' compensation
Nonbinding, narrow, and administratively simple improves odds; industry conflict (recording artists vs broadcasters) and lower legislative…
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