House Bill Would Tax Broadcast Radio for Music Airplay

New House legislation would levy a performance royalty on radio stations playing music on terrestrial radio. The American Music Fairness Act, from Reps. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., and Darrell Issa, R-Calif. responds to the Local Radio Freedom Act. Supported by NAB, the latter would oppose any such royalty bill. NAB opposes Thursday’s introduction, said CEO Gordon Smith.