Empowers independent music creators to negotiate with dominant online platforms for fair music distribution terms.

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

Empowers independent music creators to negotiate with dominant online platforms for fair music distribution terms.

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