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Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026

5/30/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8994

The Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026, designated as H.R. 8994 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 21, 2026, aims to support and protect musicians in their work. Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not directly provided in the context object. For detailed information on the bill's content and specific actions proposed, please refer to the bill text available at the following link: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8994/BILLS-119hr8994ih.htm.

Current Status of Bill HR 8994

Bill HR 8994 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8994 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026.  Bill HR 8994's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8994

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8994

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8994

Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
To empower independent music creator owners to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding the terms on which their music may be distributed.

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