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House bill · H.R. 9253 (119th Congress)

Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 10, 2026

Sponsor: Deborah K. Ross (U.S. Representative, NC-2, Democratic)

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Summary

Would allow independent music creators who own their work to negotiate collectively with large online platforms over the terms on which their music is distributed.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. Jun 10, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jun 10, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jun 10, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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