An update to the Protect Working Musicians Act, initially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2021, could help independent musicians negotiate “fairer rates” with streaming platforms, according to Billboard.
Updated by Rep. Deborah Ross of North Carolina, HR5713 would allow artists to collectively bargain with platforms like Spotify and Apple Music for improved royalty rates if passed.
Currently, artists risk violating antitrust laws if they attempt to negotiate.
The bill’s collective bargaining component would also help artists protect their original works as…
