H.R.8994

Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026

Introduced·5/21/26
Introduced

H. R. 8994

Introduced in House · May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026

Ms. Ross (for herself, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. Doggett) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To empower independent music creator owners to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding the terms on which their music may be distributed.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026”.