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Proposal for New Music Streaming Royalties for Artists

This document outlines a proposal for the US government to establish a new payment system for musicians and artists whose music is listened to on streaming services. The aim is to ensure they receive fair compensation for each stream, funded by these services. This is intended to better support artists in the digital age.
Key points
Plan to create a payment system for artists when their music is streamed online.
Artists (featured and non-featured) would receive payment for each stream.
The system would be funded by streaming services like Spotify.
The goal is to provide better financial support for musicians and promote respect for their work.
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Print number: 117_HCONRES_102
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2022-08-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the duty of the Federal Government to establish a new royalty program to provide income to featured and non-featured performing artists whose music or audio content is listened to on streaming music services, like Spotify.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_102.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Plan to create a payment system for artists when their music is streamed online.
  • Artists (featured and non-featured) would receive payment for each stream.
  • The system would be funded by streaming services like Spotify.
  • The goal is to provide better financial support for musicians and promote respect for their work.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Economy