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Protecting Local Radio Stations from New Music Fees.

This bill aims to prevent new fees from being imposed on local radio stations for playing music. This protection is intended to shield these stations from financial hardship, allowing them to continue providing free news, weather, and entertainment, and supporting local communities.
Key points
No new fees for playing music on the radio means local radio stations can continue operating without additional costs, benefiting their financial stability.
Maintaining the current system supports free access to local news, weather forecasts (especially during emergencies), public affairs programming, and charitable initiatives funded by radio stations.
Protecting local radio stations from new fees also helps small businesses like bars, restaurants, and retail establishments that play music avoid additional costs, which could impact consumer prices.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HCONRES_12
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HCONRES_12.

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 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No new fees for playing music on the radio means local radio stations can continue operating without additional costs, benefiting their financial stability.
  • Maintaining the current system supports free access to local news, weather forecasts (especially during emergencies), public affairs programming, and charitable initiatives funded by radio stations.
  • Protecting local radio stations from new fees also helps small businesses like bars, restaurants, and retail establishments that play music avoid additional costs, which could impact consumer prices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3].

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 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Economy