Lawmakers are making another run at establishing a performance royalty for songs that are played over traditional radio, continuing a legislative battle that dates back decades.Dionne Warwick appeared at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday along with Rep.
Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) as they introduced the American Music Fairness Act.The bill would require that AM and FM stations pay performers and labels when their songs are played over the airwaves.
They said that smaller broadcasters would pay much less to ease the burden on their bottom line. Satellite and digital radio do pay the royalties.But past efforts to pass legislation have stalled in Congress against opposition from broadcasters.
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