Senate Concurrent Resolution 6
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 24, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
6
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge: (1) relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or (2) on any business for the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air.
January 24, 2017
01/24/2017
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S455-456)
01/24/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:16 PM