Since last spring, the House Judiciary Committee has undertaken a comprehensive review of the US Copyright Act, the beginning of a process that could lead to the first major update to copyright law since 1998. Naturally, this has major implications for musicians, songwriters, indie labels, and other creative folks who make some part of their living from copyright.
We’ve put together a timeline to allow you to see how the debates have played out thus far, including videos of all the hearings, written testimonies, and our analysis of all the issues at play. And we’re working to make sure that Congress hears the varied voices and perspectives of working musicians, not just big trade organizations.
The next hearing will cover the topic of notice-and-takedown provisions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The date and time haven’t yet been announced, but as always, we’ll be watching and tweeting live, and sharing our recap and reflections on our blog. Stay tuned!