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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-8| Senate 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (25)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution expresses strong support for the Local Radio Freedom Act, advocating that Congress should not impose any new performance fees, taxes, or royalties on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings over the air. It also extends this opposition to any business publicly performing sound recordings broadcast by a local radio station. The resolution asserts that such fees would disrupt the long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship between the broadcasting and sound recording industries, which has historically thrived without such charges. The resolution highlights that local radio stations provide substantial free publicity and promotion for the recording industry through airplay, interviews, and concert promotions. It also underscores the vital role local radio plays in delivering essential local news, weather information during emergencies, and public service announcements. Imposing new performance fees would cause severe economic hardship for thousands of local radio stations and other small businesses, ultimately harming consumers who rely on these critical services and the current system that has fostered innovative industries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 116-5
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 117-9
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 118-5
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 115-6
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 116-5
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 117-9
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 118-5
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 115-6
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-12: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-8| Senate 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
This concurrent resolution expresses strong support for the Local Radio Freedom Act, advocating that Congress should not impose any new performance fees, taxes, or royalties on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings over the air. It also extends this opposition to any business publicly performing sound recordings broadcast by a local radio station. The resolution asserts that such fees would disrupt the long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship between the broadcasting and sound recording industries, which has historically thrived without such charges. The resolution highlights that local radio stations provide substantial free publicity and promotion for the recording industry through airplay, interviews, and concert promotions. It also underscores the vital role local radio plays in delivering essential local news, weather information during emergencies, and public service announcements. Imposing new performance fees would cause severe economic hardship for thousands of local radio stations and other small businesses, ultimately harming consumers who rely on these critical services and the current system that has fostered innovative industries.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 116-5
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 117-9
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 118-5
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 115-6
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 116-5
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 117-9
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 118-5
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 115-6
    A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (25)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-12: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted