Allow independent musicians to negotiate collectively for better pay from streaming services.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026?
As of June 9, 2026, the Protect Working Musicians Act is represented by H.R. 9253 and remains in the House Committee on the Judiciary. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the primary obstacle for the legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026 (H.R. 8994 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5576 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5576 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Deborah Ross (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.