Bill · H.Con.Res. 12· House(119-HCONRES-12)

Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Age: 69 years

Arkansas

Introduced: 2/13/2025
Last activity: 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Steve Womack
Cosponsors: - 165 - 68

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced
In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. It points out that local radio stations and the recording industry have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for decades. The text notes that local radio provides free publicity, promotion, and airplay that help sell music and build the careers of performers. It also highlights that local stations provide essential emergency news, weather, public affairs, and charitable fundraising. Therefore, the resolution states that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for playing them.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The resolution seeks to prevent new performance fees or taxes on businesses that play music, such as bars and restaurants.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
By opposing new performance fees, the resolution aims to protect small businesses like restaurants and retail stores from economic hardship.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution protects various business owners from the economic hardship of a new performance fee.