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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
3/15/2025, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill SCONRES 8
Bill 119 sconres 8, also known as the Local Radio Freedom Act, is a concurrent resolution that aims to support the rights of local radio stations to play music without having to pay additional royalties to artists and record labels. The resolution argues that local radio stations provide valuable exposure for musicians and help promote their work to a wider audience.
The Local Radio Freedom Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with both Democrats and Republicans coming together to endorse the resolution. Supporters of the bill argue that imposing additional royalty fees on local radio stations could have a negative impact on the music industry, particularly for smaller, independent artists who rely on radio play to reach new fans.
The resolution also highlights the important role that local radio stations play in promoting local events, news, and community engagement. By supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, Congress aims to protect the rights of local radio stations to continue playing music without facing financial burdens that could potentially harm their ability to serve their communities. Overall, the Local Radio Freedom Act is a non-partisan effort to support the rights of local radio stations and ensure that they can continue to provide valuable music and entertainment to their listeners without facing additional financial pressures.
The Local Radio Freedom Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with both Democrats and Republicans coming together to endorse the resolution. Supporters of the bill argue that imposing additional royalty fees on local radio stations could have a negative impact on the music industry, particularly for smaller, independent artists who rely on radio play to reach new fans.
The resolution also highlights the important role that local radio stations play in promoting local events, news, and community engagement. By supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, Congress aims to protect the rights of local radio stations to continue playing music without facing financial burdens that could potentially harm their ability to serve their communities. Overall, the Local Radio Freedom Act is a non-partisan effort to support the rights of local radio stations and ensure that they can continue to provide valuable music and entertainment to their listeners without facing additional financial pressures.
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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 8
Bill SCONRES 8 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill SCONRES 8 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2025. Bill SCONRES 8's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463) as of March 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 8
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
19Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
15Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 8
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 8
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Comments

Colten Becker
530
10 months ago
I'm not sure about this Local Radio Freedom Act thing. It sounds like another government intervention in the media industry. Who is really benefiting from this resolution?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of SCONRES 8
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