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Internet radio royalty bill moves forward


September 29, 2008 The legislation authorizes collecting society SoundExchange to negotiate new royalty agreements on behalf of copyright owners and performers for Internet radio through Feb. 15, 2009. The Digital Media Association (DiMA), SoundExchange, National Public Radio (NPR) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) welcomed the vote. "Everyone is grateful to the sponsors of the bill and to Chairman Berman for getting this through the House last night," said SoundExchange executive director John Simson in a statement.

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