President Trump is expected to sign the Music Modernization Act at 11:45 ET today, Thursday October 11th. Kanye West, who has been confirmed for lunch at The White House today, will be joined by Kid Rock for the signing, according to multiple sources. Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow…
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Industry Reacts To Music Modernization Act House Passage: SoundExchange, BMI, NMPA, More
The "Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act” passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night and is on its way to the President for a final signature. Widely praised by the industry, the leaders of music trade groups and others were quick to react. SoundExchange President and CEO…
Music Modernization Act Passes House, Trump Signature Next
The Music Modernization Act has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on a unanimous vote after passing in the Senate last week. The bill, which brings music copyright law and royalties into the digital age, now heads to President Trump for his likely signature. Now called the Orrin G….
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Donald Trump’s signature is now all that stands in the way of the Music Modernization Act being passed
Senate unanimously votes in favor of draft bill
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Industry Reacts To Music Modernization Act Passage: AIMP, BMI. A2IM, NMPA, SoundEx, ASCAP, More
[UPDATE 4] The music industry was quick to react to the United States Senate’s unanimous passages of S. 2823 the Music Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by more than 80 Senators that brings the music licensing system into the digital age. Michael Eames, President of the Association of Independent…
‘A momentous day’ as US Senate passes Music Modernization Act
Bill now awaits reconsideration by the House and signature by the President
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Artists Are Driving MMA Ahead, SiriusXM Should Join Them [Chris Israel, musicFIRST Coalition]
The Music Modernization Act, which is scheduled for a full Senate vote over the next 24 hours, is supported by the music industry because it brings music copyright and compensation into the digital age. But SiriusXM is working to scuttle key MMA provisions, and artist advocates the musicFIRST Coalition are…
Music Modernization Act Vote Expected
A n official email sent to the offices of all U.S. Senators on Monday evening stating that the Music Modernization act had officially been hotlined, began a 24 hour countdown for a voice vote by the full Senate late on Tuesday or early on Wednesday. On Monday, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth…
Music Modernization Act Vote Unlikely Today [UPDATE]
UPDATE: The Music Modernization Act is being fast tracked for a voice vote in the Senate. It’s a bold strategy that could backfire if even one Senator votes no. Despite earlier reports, it is now unlikely that the vote will happen today. The Music Modernization Act, which overhauls copyright and…