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Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
6/23/2026, 7:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9253
The Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026, designated as H.R. 9253 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 10, 2026, aims to support and protect musicians in the workforce. The bill's text lists focus on pagination and request details, indicating a likely emphasis on accessibility and transparency in legislative processes. For more detailed provisions and specific directives, please refer to the official PDF version of the bill available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9253/BILLS-119hr9253ih.pdf.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9253
Bill HR 9253 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9253 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9253's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 10, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9253
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9253
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9253
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.
Comments
Azari Bender
1,095
2 months ago
This bill is so stupid, it's gonna mess up everything for us musicians. Why they gotta make it harder for us to make a living? This is just gonna make it harder for me to book gigs and get paid. I can't believe they're doing this to us. It's not fair at all.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9253
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