Bill 119 s 326, 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.
The Fair Play Fair Pay Act also includes provisions to ensure that all artists, including those who are not signed to major record labels, receive fair compensation for their work. Additionally, the bill aims to modernize the current copyright laws to better reflect the digital age and the ways in which music is consumed and distributed.
Overall, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act seeks to create a more equitable system for artists and record labels when it comes to the use of their music by radio stations. The bill has garnered support from musicians, record labels, and industry organizations who believe that it is time for the current system to be updated to better reflect the realities of the music industry in the 21st century.