Broadcast Groups Urge Senate Passage of Music Bill Without Amendment

The Senate should pass the Music Modernization Act without a controversial amendment floated (see 1807250037) by Texas GOP Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, said broadcaster associations from all states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico Wednesday. The bill, which passed the House and the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously, “reflects historic consensus” by every group from songwriters to record labels, streaming services and broadcasters, they wrote Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.