119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 10, 2026
H.R. 9253In CommitteeCommerce
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. (D-NC)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 10, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 9253, introduced by Rep. Deborah K. Ross (D-NC), creates a safe harbor that allows certain collective negotiations among musicians without triggering antitrust law violations. The bill protects musicians who negotiate jointly over wages, working conditions, and other terms of employment.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Findings
- Sec. 3. Safe harbor for certain collective negotiations
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All 8 cosponsors
8 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (8)
Cohen, SteveTN-09
Doggett, LloydTX-37
Goldman, Daniel S.NY-10
Elfreth, SarahMD-03
Sherman, BradCA-32
Simon, LateefahCA-12
Fields, CleoLA-06
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