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Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
4/7/2025, 3:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2344
The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, also known as Bill 111 hr 2344, was introduced in the US Congress to address issues related to webcasting and digital music streaming. The bill aimed to provide a framework for webcasters and copyright holders to negotiate royalty rates for the use of music in digital streaming services.
The main purpose of the bill was to facilitate settlements between webcasters and copyright holders, in order to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation over royalty rates. By providing a clear process for negotiations and settlements, the bill sought to promote a more efficient and fair system for determining royalty rates for digital music streaming.
The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 was seen as a positive step towards resolving disputes between webcasters and copyright holders, and promoting a more sustainable and equitable digital music streaming industry. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law, providing a framework for webcasters and copyright holders to negotiate fair royalty rates for digital music streaming services.
The main purpose of the bill was to facilitate settlements between webcasters and copyright holders, in order to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation over royalty rates. By providing a clear process for negotiations and settlements, the bill sought to promote a more efficient and fair system for determining royalty rates for digital music streaming.
The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 was seen as a positive step towards resolving disputes between webcasters and copyright holders, and promoting a more sustainable and equitable digital music streaming industry. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law, providing a framework for webcasters and copyright holders to negotiate fair royalty rates for digital music streaming services.
Current Status of Bill HR 2344
Bill HR 2344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2009. Bill HR 2344 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2009.  Bill HR 2344's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 111-36. as of June 30, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2344
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2344
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2344
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