Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Sponsored By: Representative Womack
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Summary
Blocks any new performance fee on local radio broadcasts. This concurrent resolution would state that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge for the public performance of sound recordings by local radio stations or businesses that play recorded music.
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- Local radio stations would be protected from new charges that supporters say could threaten local news, emergency alerts, and community programming.
- Small businesses that play music — bars, restaurants, retail stores, venues, and transit centers — would avoid added fees for recorded music.
- Performers and record companies are affirmed as benefiting from radio airplay and related promotion for sales and careers.
- Listeners and communities would keep free access to local news, weather, public affairs, public service announcements, and charity fundraisers supported by broadcasters.
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