MUSIC Act

MUSIC Act

This bill expands eligibility for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19, to include service and support companies. These companies (1) provide stages, lighting, sound, casts, or other support for live performing arts events; or (2) showcase performers or prepackaged productions to potential buyers.

The Music Modernization Act (MMA) is a bipartisan bill that aims to update and streamline the music licensing process in the United States. The bill, also known as H.R. 6701, was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2020.

The MMA includes several key provisions that are designed to benefit songwriters, artists, and music publishers. One of the main components of the bill is the creation of a new mechanical licensing collective, which will be responsible for collecting and distributing royalties for digital music services. This collective will help ensure that songwriters and publishers are properly compensated for their work.

Additionally, the MMA includes provisions that will improve the process for licensing musical works, particularly in the digital streaming era. The bill will also establish a new process for determining royalty rates for songwriters and publishers, which will help ensure that they receive fair compensation for their work. Overall, the Music Modernization Act is aimed at modernizing the music licensing system in the United States and ensuring that songwriters and artists are fairly compensated for their work. The bill has received widespread support from both Democrats and Republicans, as well as from various stakeholders in the music industry.