Theodore Deutch actually said...

I refuse to accept a corporate giveaway that hurts artists as necessary to protect small, local, and independent broadcasters.

It is ridiculous that this isn't already happening. We expect every other business to pay for their raw materials.

My bill would ensure that U.S. artists get paid for domestic radio play and allow U.S. artists to finally collect their international royalt...

Dionne Warwick should have been paid in 1969 and she should be paid today when her songs are played on the radio.