Jan 25, 2018
This will dramatically improve fairness for songwriters in terms of how their work is valued.
Hakeem Jeffries
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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Jeffries has been an influential figure in the House of Representatives, serving as the House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2019. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity.
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Jan 25, 2018
He and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries have led our industry into a new era of cooperation with the introduction of the Music Modernization Act of 2017.
Jan 25, 2018
Since we introduced the Fair Play Fair Pay Act, there have been a number of encouraging developments.
Jan 25, 2018
Chairman Issa and I introduced the CLASSICS Act, H.R. 3301, an updated pre-1972 provision.
Jan 25, 2018
Last month, Congressman Doug Collins and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries introduced the Music Modernization Act, H.R. 4706.
Jan 25, 2018
For the last few years, I have been imploring the music community to come together in support of a common policy agenda.
Jan 25, 2018
I want to thank Representative Collins and Representative Jeffries and all that you have done and that you have chosen to sponsor this bill.
Jan 25, 2018
I want to give special thanks to Representatives Issa and Nadler for introducing the CLASSICS Act, which protect pre-1972 recordings.
Jan 25, 2018
Thanks to tireless work by Representatives Collins and Jeffries, the Music Modernization Act is endorsed not just by songwriters and publishers but by digital music services.
Jan 25, 2018
The Music Modernization Act is an important bill for songwriters, because it finally brings our laws into the digital age.
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