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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Transportation, Immigration.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H84BEC2D808504E0D88407F34FF18C5EE: 1. Short title; table of contents This Act may be cited as the American Music Fairness Act. The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
- Section HC6CC4E5F058644F1869DA56C5670CA64: 2. Equitable treatment for terrestrial broadcasts and internet services Paragraph (6) of section 106 of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as...
- Section H8187DE35664C49CA8A86BC569ECE656C: 3. 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...
- Section H425CEEAB6E9141719212C5374042DBF8: 4. 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...
- Section H4079C04BBE6649F190A5251154CEB67C: 5. 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...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Transportation, Immigration
Primary Purpose
This bill, 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Tillis, and Mr. …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → The commission identified in the operative section
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