Bill 119 hr 861, also known as the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act," aims to amend title 17 of the United States Code in order to ensure fair treatment of radio stations and artists when it comes to the use of sound recordings. The bill seeks to address the current disparity in compensation between artists and radio stations by requiring radio stations to pay royalties to artists and record labels for the use of their music.
Under the Fair Play Fair Pay Act, radio stations would be required to pay royalties to artists and record labels for the use of sound recordings, similar to the way that they currently pay royalties for the use of musical compositions. This would provide artists with a more equitable source of income for their work and help to level the playing field between artists and radio stations.
In addition to addressing the issue of fair compensation, the bill also includes provisions aimed at modernizing the music licensing system and ensuring that artists are fairly compensated for their work in the digital age. This includes provisions related to digital streaming services and other digital platforms that use sound recordings.
Overall, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act seeks to provide fair treatment for artists and record labels in the music industry by ensuring that they are properly compensated for the use of their music. The bill aims to create a more equitable system that benefits both artists and radio stations, while also modernizing the music licensing system to better reflect the digital age.