The Music Act Moves Closer to Reality

On December 7, The MUSIC Act was reintroduced in the Senate. The new bill is a bipartisan effort, with Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty and Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar, Raphael Warnock, and Catherine Cortez Masto all as sponsors. This new legislation serves to allow those left behind by SVOG to receive grants from the remaining funds.

This new version of The MUSIC Act is especially important as it reflects bipartisan support, which was previously not visible. Notably onboard is Senator Klobuchar, the creator of the Save Our Stages bill, which created the SVOG fund. Senator Klobuchar and the others have come forward and recognized the need for those left behind by SVOG to receive much-needed relief grants just as others in the entertainment industry have.

This is one more step closer to passage. There should be one further announcement/action taken in the Senate to further cement the passage of The MUSIC Act. That step should occur this week. Check LSA news for updates.

Commenting on the latest developments, Michael Strickland, of Bandit Lites and a driving force behind legislation designed to help the pandemic-struck industry, says, "Please reach out to your two senators and urge them to support The MUSIC Act in order to finish what Congress started with Save Our Stages and help those left behind by SVOG."

He adds, "Also remember to thank those brave people in Congress for all of their valuable support for our industry."