Empowers independent music creators to negotiate with dominant online platforms for fair licensing terms.
The Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 aims to empower independent music creators to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms for fair licensing terms. The bill defines "Dominant Online Music Distribution Platform" as any entity with over $100 million in annual music distribution revenue, excluding those eligible for a specific copyright license. It also defines "Individual Music Creator Owner" as a musician or group earning less than $1 million in licensing revenue or qualifying as a small business.
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