United StatesSenate Concurrent Resolution 8SCONRES 8

Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

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Last progress March 3, 2025 (9 months ago)

Introduced on March 3, 2025 by John A. Barrasso

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March 3, 2025 (9 months ago)

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:

Who is affected: Local radio stations and businesses that play their broadcasts .
What it says: Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge for the public performance of sound recordings over the air, or for businesses playing those radio broadcasts .

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)

Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

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