The Recording Academy has issued the following statement regarding NAB’s Local Radio Freedom Act:

Along with resolutions establishing “National Watermelon Day” and “Sense of Congress Supporting National Pet Week,” the NAB has added the “Local Radio Freedom Act” to Congress’ long list of nonbinding resolutions.  We hope the broadcasters will continue to be distracted by their non-bill, while Congress continues its copyright review leading to the establishment of a radio royalty for artists.

Daryl P. Friedman
Chief Industry, Government & Member Relations Officer
The Recording Academy