Last progress March 3, 2025 (9 months ago)
Introduced on March 3, 2025 by John A. Barrasso
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)
This measure says Congress should not add new fees or royalties on local radio stations for playing recorded music over the air. It also says businesses that play what those stations broadcast (like a shop or diner with the radio on) should not face new charges for that music. In short, it’s a statement that there should be no new performance fees or taxes tied to over‑the‑air radio music plays .
Here are the key points:
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Local radio plays | No new fees or royalties for airing recorded music over the air |
| Businesses playing radio | No new charges for publicly playing local radio broadcasts (e.g., in stores) |