HR-4706 : Still Just a Bill

Music Modernization Act of 2017

This bill amends the copyright law to create a statutory blanket license for making and distributing nondramatic musical sound recordings, including through digital delivery. The blanket license allows digital music services to distribute sound recordings covered by the license without negotiating for the rights for each individual recording, as long as the music service complies with the license's requirements, such as paying the required royalties.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-12-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2017-12-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
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Policy Area :

Commerce
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional agencies
  • Digital media
  • Intellectual property
  • Library of Congress
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Music
  • Performing arts
  • Sound recording
  • User charges and fees

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