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Performance Rights Act
A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 12/18/2007--Introduced.
Performance Rights Act - Amends federal copyright law to:
(1) grant performers of sound recordings equal rights to compensation from terrestrial broadcasters;
(2) establish a flat annual fee in lieu of payment of royalties for individua... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by Senate | | Voted on by House | | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| December 18, 2007 |
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November 06, 2008 Moses Supposes » Blog Archive » ITâS TIME FOR ARTISTS TO GET PAID
The Bill before you, S. 2500 Performance Right Act means keeping the US consistent with other nations when it comes to compensating people like me for their work when itâs played on commercial radio. ...
September 11, 2008 WELDER/FITTER
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July 24, 2008 RAIN 7/24: Webcasters' voices needed for Tuesday Senate hearing
SAVE NET RADIO NEEDS WEBCASTER STATEMENTS FOR TUES SENATE HEARING: Save Net Radio is collecting statements from bona fide webcasters for a Senate hearing on the Performance Rights Act (S. 2500), scheduled for Tuesday (July 29, 2008). ...
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