HR 5576
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2023
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The Protect Working Musicians Act of 2023 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 musicians. It establishes a ‘safe harbor’ from antitrust liability for collective negotiations between independent creators, provided those negotiations adhere to specific guidelines. This legislation seeks to address the imbalance of power between major labels and independent musicians in the digital music landscape.
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