HR 8994
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 16, 2026, 8:52 PM
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Bill overview
The Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 aims to empower independent music creators by allowing them to collectively negotiate licensing terms with large online music platforms. The bill recognizes that these platforms hold significant market power, often leading to unfair agreements that harm independent musicians. It establishes a ‘safe harbor’ from antitrust liability for collective negotiations aimed at securing fairer rates and addresses the challenges posed by unlicensed music uploads and generative AI. This legislation seeks to level the playing field and support a thriving music ecosystem.
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