The Issue

The recording industry has supported legislation that would impose a performance tax on radio stations simply for the airing and promoting artists' music. This legislation, known as the Performance Rights Act, could financially cripple local radio stations, stifle new artists and harm the listening public who rely on free local radio. In the 111th Congress, more than 300 members of Congress opposed this bill, but that didn't stop the record labels from pushing for a performance tax. Now, legislators in the 112th Congress are again standing up for free radio by sponsoring the Local Radio Freedom Act. Click here to view the most current list of radio champions. It's important that you make your voice heard – let your members of Congress know you oppose a tax on local radio and support the Local Radio Freedom Act. Join the more than 30,000 radio fans who are working together to keep radio strong. Get the full story