Bill > S4932

This bill, the American Music Fairness Act, aims to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings. The key provisions include: 1) Applying the performance right to all audio transmissions, including terrestrial radio broadcasts, 2) Establishing statutory licensing rates for small and public broadcasters, 3) Requiring timely proceedings to determine royalty rates, 4) Ensuring that songwriter royalties are not adversely affected, and 5) Requiring the Copyright Royalty Judges to consider the promotional value of radio airplay when setting rates.