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Resale Royalties for Visual Artists: New Rights and Payments

This act introduces a new right for visual artists, allowing them to receive a percentage of the proceeds from commercial resales of their artworks. This aims to provide financial support to creators and their heirs, ensuring they share in the increasing value of their works in the secondary market. Citizens involved in art sales will need to comply with these new payment rules.
Key points
Visual artists (or their heirs) will receive 5% of the resale price of an artwork if the price is $5,000 or more, up to a maximum of $50,000.
Funds will be collected by designated organizations and distributed to artists; if an artist cannot be located, the money will go to the Copyright Office for artist support programs.
The act applies to artworks sold by art market professionals and seeks to provide artists with long-term benefits from their creations.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4017
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2025-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Royalties Too Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4017.

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 2025-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Visual artists (or their heirs) will receive 5% of the resale price of an artwork if the price is $5,000 or more, up to a maximum of $50,000.
  • Funds will be collected by designated organizations and distributed to artists; if an artist cannot be located, the money will go to the Copyright Office for artist support programs.
  • The act applies to artworks sold by art market professionals and seeks to provide artists with long-term benefits from their creations.
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. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-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 2025-12-22.

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.

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