In June 2021, pro-recording artist rights coalition musicFIRST gained attention for the latest effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to collect dollars for musicians and performers from radio stations. Introduced with a big media splash, the American Music Fairness Act gradually gained steam under a liberal House of Representatives, which pushed the legislation forward despite overwhelming support for a NAB-backed non-binding resolution that saw Members of Congress pledge to prevent any-such bill from becoming law.
Now, with Republicans in charge of the House, a change in leadership is what musicFIRST believes is necessary to meet its stated goals on behalf of the recording industry giants seeking even more from a media long proven to be its biggest promotional vehicle.
