Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act Signed into Law on October 11, 2018
When laws governing music-licensing were no longer working as intended for artists, songwriters, performers, producers and record labels, historic legislation titled the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was proposed to bring music copyright law into the digital age. After unanimous passage by both the House and the Senate, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act was signed into law on October 11, 2018, by President Trump. Important changes that the Music Modernization Act will bring include the following:
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
The Music Modernization Act Is Now Law: ASCAP Statements on Presidential Approval| ASCAP
A2IM Applauds Signage of Historic Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act| A2IM
musicFIRST Coalition Celebrates as Music Modernization Action Becomes Law of the Land| musicFIRST
Historic Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act Signed into Law| NMPA
President Trump Signs Hatch’s “Most Important Legislation in a Generation to Help Songwriters” into Law| Senator Hatch
Copyright Alliance Commends Supporters of Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act as It’s Enacted into Law| Copyright Alliance
Rep Lieu Statement on President Trump Signing the Music Modernization Act into Law| Rep. Lieu
Music Modernization Act Signed into Law| BMI
RIAA Video Message| RIAA
Historic Music Modernization Act Becomes Law| SoundExchange
United States Copyright Office
ARTICLES AND COVERAGE
Truly a Historic Moment’: Music Business Reacts to Music Modernization Act Becoming Law| Billboard
Music Modernization Act Signing Ceremony Video| October 11, 2018/C-SPAN
Remarks by President Trump at Signing of H.R. 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch—Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act| Whitehouse.gov
Summary of MMA by USCO | USCO
President Trump Signs the Music Modernization Act into Law| Engadget
Trump, flanked by Nashville artists, signs landmark Music Modernization Act into law| Tennessean
President Trump Signs Music Modernization Act Into Law With Kid Rock, Sam Moore As Witnesses| Billboard
The Music Modernization Act Has Been Signed into Law| The Verge
Trump Signs Landmark Music Bill into Law| Rolling Stone
Kanye West to Join Trump for White House Signing of Music Modernization Act| Variety
‘Truly a Historic Moment’: Music Business Reacts to Music Modernization Act Becoming Law| Billboard
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
SESAC Statement | SESAC
RIAA Video Message| RIAA
SoundExchange Statement| SoundExchange
Senator Lamar Alexander Video Message | Senator Alexander
Recording Academy on MMA Passing the House | Recording Academy
Final Passage of Music Modernization Act In The House Brings Copyright Reform Closer | Recording Academy
Copyright Alliance Commends House on Passing the Hatch Goodlatte Music Modernization Act | Copyright Alliance
Music Modernization Act Unanimously Passes House of Representatives | BMI
The MMA Has Just Passed the House and is Now Titled the Hatch Goodlatte Music Modernization Act | A2IM
U.S. House of Representatives Passes the Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act | NSAI
House Sends Music Modernization Act for President’s Signature | Representative Collins
Hatch Celebrates Unanimous Passage of MMA in House and Senate | Senator Hatch
David Israelite: The Music Modernization Act Marks a New Era for the Music Industry| Billboard
Copyright Alliance Commends Senate on Today’s Unanimous Passage of Music Modernization Act | Copyright Alliance
ASCAP Statements on Senate Passage of The Music Modernization Act | CISAC
SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe Statement on Music Modernization Act | SoundExchange
The musicFIRST Coalition Applauds Unanimous Passage of the Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act by the U.S. Senate | musicFIRST
Video by RIAA President Mitch Glazier, Thanking All MMA Supporters| RIAA
ARTICLES AND COVERAGE
Music Modernization Act Unanimously Passes the House, Goes to Trump | Paste Magazine
Congress Sings from Same Digital Compensation Songbook | Multichannel News
Understanding the Music Modernization Act: Highlights and Benefits for Artists, Songwriters | HypeBot.com
Musicians celebrating new bill that helps them get paid|Axios
Congress Passes Bill Updating Music Copyright Protections for the Spotify Era | Wall Street Journal
NMPA CEO: The Music Modernization Act Marks a New Era for the Music Industry | RightsTech Project
Bill Overhauling Songwriter Royalties Heads to Trump’s Desk | News 4
Music Modernization Act Clears the House, Heads to President to be Signed| Tennessean
Music Modernization Act On the Brink of Becoming Law, Awaits Only President’s Signature | Billboard
Bill Overhauling Songwriter Royalties Heads to Trump’s Desk | Washington Post
Breaking: Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act Passes House Vote | MusicRow
A Momentous Day as US Senate Passes Music Modernization Act| Music Business Worldwide
Senate Passes Music Modernization Act | Variety Staff
MMA Passes Senate, NMPA Whoops it Up| Daily Double
Breaking: Music Modernization Act Passes United States Senate | MusicRow
U.S. and Europe Regulators Make Some Waves Toward Copyright Protection|Forbes
Industry Reacts to Music Modernization Act Passage: Recording Academy, SoundExchange, ASCAP, RIAA, c3, More| Hypebot.com
Music Modernization Act Passes Senate by Unanimous Consent | Illusion of More
Markup of S. 2823
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
Music Modernization Act Passes Unanimously in Senate Judiciary Committee | Recording Academy
SoundExchange Issues Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Approval of the Music Modernization Act | SoundExchange
NAB Statement on Senate Judiciary Passage of Music Modernization Act | NAB
RIAA Reaction to Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Music Modernization Act | RIAA
NMPA Praises Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Music Modernization Act | NMPA
Music Modernization Act Sails Through Senate Judiciary Committee; Industry Reacts | Billboard
Momentum Continues on Music Reform with Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing | Recording Academy
Hatch and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Music Reform Package | Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
Copyright Alliance Commends Introduction of S. 2823 – The Music Modernization Act | Copyright Alliance
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Major Music Reform Package | Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
Alexander to Rotarians: Congress Should Pass Legislation This Year to Help Songwriters Be Paid Fair Market Value for Their Work | Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
Isakson Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Music License Reform | Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
Leahy Joins Hatch And Other Senators To Introduce Major Music Reform Package | Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
Statement from SoundExchange President & CEO Michael Huppe on Introduction of Music Licensing Package in the U.S. Senate | SoundExchange
ARTICLES AND COVERAGE
Congress, end a longstanding injustice for legacy music creators | Washington Examiner
Motown Royalty Takes On Digital Streaming Before Congress | CBS News, San Francisco
Smokey Robinson Seeks Stronger Copyright Laws From Congress | News Max
Songwriters, music executives urge Congress to pass first music copyright reform in decades | USA Today
RIAA President Mitch Glazier Urges Passage of Music Modernization Act in Senate Testimony | Billboard
Music Modernization Act, Digital Rights Issues Take Center Stage At Music Biz 2018 | Billboard
6 Things To Know About the Music Modernization Act, S. 2823 | Copyright Alliance
Senate Introduces Music Modernization Act | Variety
SoundExchange, RIAA, ASCAP, BMI, Others Voice Strong Support Of Senate’s Music Modernization Act| Hypebot
Music Modernization Act Introduced In U.S. Senate After Passing House of Representatives | Billboard
Markup of H.R. 5447
House Report 115-651 – MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
Copyright Alliance Applauds Yesterday’s Intro & Today’s Unanimous Passage of Music Modernization Act of 2018 (H.R. 5447) | Copyright Alliance
Goodlatte, Nadler, Collins, Jeffries, Issa, Johnson, Smith, Deutch, Introduce Music Licensing Package | House Judiciary Committee
New Music Modernization Act Unanimously Approved by House Committee | RIAA
Statement On The House Judiciary Committee Passage Of The Music Modernization Act | Internet Association
Collins Praises Judiciary Passage of Music Modernization Act | Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.)
ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Statement on Introduction of Music Modernization Act H.R. 5447 | ASCAP
musicFIRST Applauds Introduction of Comprehensive Music Reform Legislation| musicFIRST Coalition
ARTICLES AND COVERAGE
Music Modernization Act Introduced in House and Senate | Copyright Clearance Center
Music Modernization Act Approved by House Judiciary Committee | Variety
A Supersized Music Modernization ‘Mega-Act’ Is Being Introduced Into Congress | Digital Music News
Music Modernization Act Approved by House Judiciary Committee; Steven Tyler, Execs Weigh In | Variety
Sweeping New Legislation Highlights Just How Much Music And Tech Need Each Other | NPR Music
Music Modernization Act Introduced in Congress With Bipartisan Support | Billboard
From Player Pianos to Paper Notices: A Modern Update to Music Licensing Is Long Overdue (Guest Column) | Billboard
LEGISLATION
Senate Music Modernization Act – S. 2334
House Music Modernization Act – H.R. 4706
MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT PETITION
Songwriter Petition to Congress: Pass the Music Modernization Act Go Petition
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
Copyright Alliance Commends Reps. Collins and Jeffries on Introduction of Music Modernization Act (H.R. 4706) | Copyright Alliance
Licensing Reform Legislation Wins Unified Support of Key Music Leaders | NMPA & NSAI NMPA, RIAA, A2IM, the Recording Academy, NSAI, SONA, ASCAP, BMI, PMA, CMPA, MPA, CMC, SCL, MusicAnswers, AFM, SAG-AFTRA, AIMP, SoundExchange, SX Works, AGM, Content Creators Coalition, and Music Managers Forum U.S.
Coalition Praises Senate Introduction of the Music Modernization Act | NMPA, ASCAP, BMI, NSAI, SONA
NMPA Praises Introduction of Music Modernization Act | NMPA
BMI Supports Introduction of the Music Modernization Act of 2017 | BMI
Bipartisan Senators Introduce “Most Significant Change in Music Licensing Laws in Decades” | Senators Hatch, Alexander, Coons, Corker, Durbin, Jones, Isakson, Whitehouse
Senator Kamala Harris Intros Music Modernization Act | Sen. Harris
ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Releases Statement on Music Modernization Act | ASCAP
Sound Royalties Applauds the Bipartisan Music Modernization Act | Sound Royalties
U.S. Rep. Collins Introduces Music Modernization Act to Reform Licensing Landscape | ASCAP
OP-ED COVERAGE
Songwriters will win with Music Modernization Act | Sen. Lamar Alexander, The Tennessean
The Music Modernization Act will provide a needed update to copyright laws | Rep. Doug Collins, The Hill
Billboard Op-Ed: It’s Time for Facebook to Accept Songwriters’ Friend Request | David Israelite, Billboard
ARTICLES AND COVERAGE
Senators Seek to Streamline Music Licensing, Boost Payments to Songwriters | Variety
Congress may actually fix music royalties | The Verge
Songwriter, internet groups endorse bill to rewrite music licensing laws | CEO Update
How Lamar Alexander brokered deal that led to Music Modernization Act | Tennessean
Senate introduces Music Modernization Act—understand how it affects songwriters | ALT Press
Music Modernization Act Introduced in the Senate | American Songwriter
Music Modernization Act: 4 Big Things You Need To Know | Law360
Music Modernization Act Introduced In Senate | NewsChannel 5 WTVF
Senators Seek to Streamline Music Licensing, Boost Royalty Payments with the Music Modernization Act | SPIN
Music Modernization Act of 2017 Introduced on Capitol Hill | Radio World
The Government Shutdown, But Congress Might Fix Music Royalties | FADER
Music Modernization Act introduced into US Senate | Complete Music News
Senators introduce the Music Modernization Act | RAIN News
National Association of Broadcasters Signs on to Support Music Modernization Act | NAB
Music Modernization Act Introduced In Congress | Songpreneurs
David Israelite Q&A Podcast with Wharton Business Radio / Songwriters Strike a Discordant Note Over Control of Their Music | Wharton University of Pennsylvania KNOWLEDGE@WHARTON
Lawmakers Introduce Music Modernization Act, Which Simplifies Digital Licensing and Increases Rates | Variety
Senate Moves Forward on Music Modernization Act | Billboard
National Association of Broadcasters Signs On to Support Music Modernization Act | Billboard
Alexander: Songwriters will win with Music Modernization Act | The Tennessean
Can Spotify Pull Off Music’s Power Move? | The Hollywood Reporter
Music Modernization Act Introduced in the Senate | American Songwriter
What Is The Music Modernization Act and Who Supports It? | Hypebot
Beyond Live: Music Modernization Bill Hits Capitol Hill, But Can It Pass? | Pollstar
Joint Statement on Deal Resolving Broadcaster Issues with Music Modernization Act | Broadway World
Songwriter Tom Douglas To Testify During Judiciary Committee Field Hearing | Music Row
Bipartisan senators introduce ‘most significant change in music licensing laws in decades’ | CBS Salt Lake City – KUTV
What Senators Are Saying About Their Music Modernization Act | Radio Ink
Senate Bill Creates Music Streaming Compensation Framework | Multichannel News
Senate introduces Music Modernization Act—understand how it affects songwriters | Alternative Press
LEGISLATION
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
Statement by musicFIRST Following Sen. Wyden’s Introduction of ACCESS to Recordings Act | musicFIRST
Licensing Reform Legislation Wins Unified Support of Key Music Leaders | NMPA & NSAI NMPA, RIAA, A2IM, the Recording Academy, NSAI, SONA, ASCAP, BMI, PMA, CMPA, MPA, CMC, SCL, MusicAnswers, AFM, SAG-AFTRA, AIMP, SoundExchange, SX Works, AGM, Content Creators Coalition, and Music Managers Forum U.S.
Musical Icons Stand up for Right to Be Paid by Digital Radio Services in Powerful Court Filing | RIAA
Reps. Issa, Nadler Introduce Much-Needed Fix For ‘Oldies’ Copyright Battle | Rep. Issa and Rep. Nadler
Articles and Coverage
As Music Modernization Act Enters Senate, Anti-Copyright Activists Come Out of the Woodwork | Billboard
LEGISLATION
The Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act – H.R. 881
STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES
Licensing Reform Legislation Wins Unified Support of Key Music Leaders | NMPA & NSAI NMPA, RIAA, A2IM, the Recording Academy, NSAI, SONA, ASCAP, BMI, PMA, CMPA, MPA, CMC, SCL, MusicAnswers, AFM, SAG-AFTRA, AIMP, SoundExchange, SX Works, AGM, Content Creators Coalition, and Music Managers Forum U.S.
Rooney, Crowley Reintroduce AMP Act to Allow Music Producers to Receive Fair Pay Rep. Rooney and Rep. Crowley
ARTICLES AND COVERAGE
The AMP Act Turns Up The Volume On Fair Pay For Studio Pros | GrammyPro
Bill to Provide Producers, Mixers and Engineers Digital Royalties Introduced in the House | Billboard
AMP Act to Deliver Fair Pay for Producers, Engineers | Prosound News