S. 2823 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Music Modernization Act
S. 2823 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 10, 2018, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 80 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 80
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Music Modernization Act This bill makes various changes to copyright law related to sound recordings, including providing protection for sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, creating a system for paying royalties to producers and sound engineers, and establishing a statutory blanket license for digital music services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: By Senator Grassley from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 115-339. (Sep 17, 2018)
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Other Commerce bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 2333: Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017
- H.R. 4743: Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018
- S. 791: Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017
- S. 2559: Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
- H.R. 1551: Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
- H.R. 6758: SUCCESS Act
- S. 3554: A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business…
- H.R. 6330: Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018
- H.R. 4111: Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2017
- S. 2679: Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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