119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 31, 2025
American Music Fairness Act of 2025
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Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 31, 2025)
American Music Fairness Act of 2025
This bill establishes that the copyright holder of a sound recording shall have the exclusive right to perform the sound recording through an audio transmission. (Currently, the public performance right only covers performances through a digital audio transmission in certain instances, which means that nonsubscription terrestrial radio stations generally do not have to get a license to publicly perform a copyright-protected sound recording.)
Under the bill, a nonsubscription broadcast transmission must have a license to publicly perform such sound recordings. The Copyright Royalty Board must periodically determine the royalty rates for such a license. When determining the rates, the board must base its decision on certain information presented by the parties, including the radio stations' effect on other streams of revenue related to the sound recordings.
Terrestrial broadcast stations (and the owners of such stations) that fall below certain revenue thresholds may pay certain flat fees, instead of the board-established rate, for a license to publicly perform copyright-protected sound recordings.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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RECORDING ACADEMY · lobbying firm or registrant: RECORDING ACADEMY (FKA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$120,778
Spent on own lobbying
Support of H.R.861/ S.326 the American Music Fairness Act Support of H.R.8915/ S.4591 the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act Support of H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: IHEARTMEDIA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$988,568
Spent on own lobbying
H. Con. Res. 12/S. Con. Res. 8, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act." HR.861/S.326, "American Music Fairness Act." Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board rate setting. Congressional oversight…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Arts/Entertainment
$600,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act RAP Act - First Amendment protection of lyrical content Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$600,000
Spent on own lobbying
Anti-Piracy Privacy issues generally Digital commerce platform accountability H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology Issues related to AI deepfakes S. 5379 - TRAIN Act S. 38…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) · lobbying firm or registrant: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…sers) to take steps to curb music piracy - Discussion of global IP issues, scope of copyright, and digital trade - Support for the American Music Fairness Act (H.R. 861/S 326) - Discussion of the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, and support for responsible AI development, including legislation such as t…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$2,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nce (AI) applications on broadcasters. Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to the licensing of music for over the air broadcasts. H.R. 861, American Music Fairness Act of 2025, All provisions. H.R. 8915, Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2025, All provisions. S.Con.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION PROMOTION (C4IP) · lobbying firm or registrant: COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION PROMOTION (C4IP)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ng Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics (STALLING) Act S. 2276/H.R. 3269 Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition Act (Ethics Act) S. 326 / H.R. 861 American Music Fairness Act of 2025 Proposed changes to address counterfeit use of trademarks, such as the SHOP SAFE Act introduced in the last Congress S. 43…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA · lobbying firm or registrant: TRACTION STRATEGIC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S. 326 / H.R. 861, "American Music Fairness Act" S. Con Res 8 / H. Con Res 12, the "Local Radio Freedom Act"
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MONUMENT ADVOCACY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to budget - Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res.12, S. Con. Res. 8), American Music Fairness Act (H.R. 861, S.326).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MONUMENT ADVOCACY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to budget - Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res.12, S. Con. Res. 8), American Music Fairness Act (H.R. 861, S.326).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MONUMENT ADVOCACY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to budget - Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res.12, S. Con. Res. 8), American Music Fairness Act (H.R. 861, S.326).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC · lobbying firm or registrant: NVG, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…elated to generative artificial intelligence. Issues related to federal right of publicity and digital fakes. H.R.9253 - Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026. H.R.861/S.326 - American Music Fairness Act. H.R.2794/S.1367/S.4591 - NO FAKES Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUNDEXCHANGE · lobbying firm or registrant: BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$110,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to sound recording performance rights H.R.861 - American Music Fairness Act of 2025 H.Con.Res.12 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. Con. Res. 8 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S.326 - Ame…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RECORDING ACADEMY · lobbying firm or registrant: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ing reform Copyright protection and enforcement Fair compensation for songwriters Support for copyright protections in AI training Live event ticketing reforms H.R.861/ S.326 the American Music Fairness Act H.R. 2794/ S. 1367 the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RECORDING ACADEMY · lobbying firm or registrant: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…h on legislative proposals to provide tax relief to music makers. Monitoring and outreach on legislative and administrative activity related to appropriations. H.R. 861, American Music Fairness Act S. 326, American Music Fairness Act H.R. 1402, TICKET Act S. 430, TICKET Act S.281, Ticket Act HR 2794 NO FAKES Act S. 1367 NO FAK…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RECORDING ACADEMY · lobbying firm or registrant: GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Education
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…h on legislative proposals to provide tax relief to music makers. Monitoring and outreach on legislative and administrative activity related to appropriations. H.R. 861, American Music Fairness Act S. 326, American Music Fairness Act H.R. 1402, TICKET Act S. 430, TICKET Act S.281, Ticket Act HR 2794 NO FAKES Act S. 1367 NO FAK…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: MATTOON & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.Con.Res. 12, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2025) H.R. 861, "American Music Fairness Act" (AMFA), all provisions. (2025) Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings, specifically regarding AM Radio in vehicles. Intel…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA DBA MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · lobbying firm or registrant: MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA DBA MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 7, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
USA CAR Act- S. 1219; Transportation Freedom Act- S. 711; AM radio for every vehicle act - HR 979; American Music Fairness Act- HR. 861; REPAIR Act- HR. 1566; S.4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: THE GIBSON GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 5, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues regarding the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 12; S. Con. Res. 8) Issues regarding the American Music Fairness Act (HR 861; S 326) Issues regarding AM in car radios (HR 979; S 315)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA DBA MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · lobbying firm or registrant: MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA DBA MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 28, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
USA CAR Act- S. 1219; Transportation Freedom Act- S. 711; AM radio for every vehicle act - HR 979; American Music Fairness Act- HR. 861; REPAIR Act- HR. 1566; S.4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Arts/Entertainment
$660,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act RAP Act - First Amendment protection of lyrical content Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$660,000
Spent on own lobbying
Anti-Piracy Privacy issues generally Digital commerce platform accountability H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology Issues related to AI deepfakes H.R. 2794 / S. 1367 - NO…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) · lobbying firm or registrant: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$410,000
Spent on own lobbying
…sers) to take steps to curb music piracy - Discussion of global IP issues, scope of copyright, and digital trade - Support for the American Music Fairness Act (H.R. 861/S 326) - Discussion of the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, and support for responsible AI development, including legislation such as t…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IHEARTMEDIA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: IHEARTMEDIA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$1,037,957
Spent on own lobbying
H. Con. Res. 12/S. Con. Res. 8, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act." HR.861/S.326, "American Music Fairness Act." Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board rate setting. Congressional oversight…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RECORDING ACADEMY · lobbying firm or registrant: RECORDING ACADEMY (FKA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
$120,778
Spent on own lobbying
Support of H.R.861/ S.326 the American Music Fairness Act Support of H.R.8915/ S.4591 the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act Support of H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing