H.R.4789: Performance Rights Act - U.S. Congress

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Performance Rights Act

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.

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12/18/2007--Introduced.
Performance Rights Act - Amends federal copyright law to:
(1) grant performers of sound recordings equal rights to compensation from terrestrial broadcasters;
(2) establish a flat annual fee in lieu of payment of royalties for individua... morehide bill summary

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
December 18, 2007

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December 21, 2007 Bill to Levy ‘Performance Fee’ Introduced; Conaway, Green Oppose

Howard Berman, D-Calif., this week introduced a bill (HR 4789) supporting a “performance fee” paid by stations for the music they play over the air. ...

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June 08, 2009 Rhymefest Works w/ Lil Jon - Was Dave Chappelle Right About Crunk ...

I spoke with Rhymefest last week and had a really productive conversation. The Grammy award winner is currently going all out to help pass HR 4789: The Performance Rights Act through Congress [Learn More]. Iâll have much more on that ...

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June 07, 2009 Radio: Performance royalty fee - the video!

Are you as embarrassed of this video as I am? Try not to let it diminish your faith in the veracity of the radio industry. This is what was put forth on YouTube as radio's entreaty against the proposed performance royalty fee. ...

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May 25, 2009 John Gorman's Media Blog: Radio: Sympathy for the devils?

Please allow me to introduce you to these men of wealth and waste. A $19 billion - with a b - waste. Debt, to be precise. I've always defined Clear Channel's post-deregulation radio acquisition business plan as âbuy 'em up now and ...

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Performance Rights Act

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.