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Fair Pay for Musicians: New Streaming Fees and Artist Support Fund.

This act establishes a fund to ensure musicians receive fair compensation for their online work. Citizens using streaming services may see an additional subscription fee, which will contribute to this fund. These funds will then be distributed to artists, aiming to improve their financial well-being.
Key points
Introduction of a new subscription fee (between $4 and $10) for streaming service users, dedicated to supporting artists.
Creation of an Artist Compensation Royalty Fund, collecting money from these fees and 10% of non-subscription revenue from streaming services.
Payments from the fund will go to artists, both featured (90% of funds) and non-featured (10% of funds), based on streaming numbers.
Streaming service providers will be required to disclose the additional fee and maintain detailed records, subject to audits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7763
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2024-03-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7763.

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 2024-03-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a new subscription fee (between $4 and $10) for streaming service users, dedicated to supporting artists.
  • Creation of an Artist Compensation Royalty Fund, collecting money from these fees and 10% of non-subscription revenue from streaming services.
  • Payments from the fund will go to artists, both featured (90% of funds) and non-featured (10% of funds), based on streaming numbers.
  • Streaming service providers will be required to disclose the additional fee and maintain detailed records, subject to audits.
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-12].

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 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Economy