HR791-118

Introduced

To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 2, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f) Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D)A proceeding under this, requires special protection for small broadcasters Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) (i)Notwithstanding the provisions, and creates distribution of certain royalties Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1), by inserting or in the case of a transmission to which paragraph (5) applies after this section. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, product standards, and grants. The main policy areas are Electric Utilities, Energy, and Technology.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f) Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D)A proceeding under this...
  • Requires special protection for small broadcasters Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) (i)Notwithstanding the provisions...
  • Creates distribution of certain royalties Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1), by inserting or in the case of a transmission to which paragraph (5) applies after this section.
  • Requires value of promotion taken into account Pursuant to section 114(f)(1)(B) of title 17, United States Code, in determining rates and terms for terrestrial broadcast radio stations under this Act, and the amendments...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f) Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D)A proceeding under this, requires special protection for small broadcasters Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) (i)Notwithstanding the provisions, and creates distribution of certain royalties Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1), by inserting or in the case of a transmission to which paragraph (5) applies after this section.

Key Policy Areas

Electric Utilities, Energy, Technology

Primary Purpose

The bill requires timing of proceedings under sections 112(e) and 114(f) Paragraph (3) of section 804(b) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D)A proceeding under this, requires special protection for small broadcasters Section 114(f)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) (i)Notwithstanding the provisions, and creates distribution of certain royalties Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1), by inserting or in the case of a transmission to which paragraph (5) applies after this section.

Policy Domains

Electric Utilities Energy Technology

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
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Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill:
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill: ,
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 2, 2023

Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Lieu, and Mr. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Electric Utilities Energy Technology

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