Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-06-23T19:53:59Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9253 Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9253

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9253

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

1,008

26 days 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.