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Current Legislation BMI is Monitoring

BMI continuously monitors legislation affecting the creative community.

Below is a list of current legislation BMI is monitoring. For additional information regarding the legislation listed below, visit Thomas.gov.

S 379

  • To provide fair compenstation to artists for use of their sound recordings. "Performance Rights Act"
Introduced: 2/4/09

HR 848

  • To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. "Performance Rights Act"
Introduced: 2/4/09

HR 801

  • To amend title 17, united States Code, with respect to works connected to certain funding agreements. "Fair Copyright in Research Works Act"
Introduced: 2/3/09