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BillHR 8025 · 119

Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act

Introduced
Mar 19, 2026
Cosponsors
8
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 19, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires foreign online streaming services to pay certain royalties and comply with US copyright laws, and Funds the US government to enforce these rules. Establishes rules for foreign streaming services operating in the US.

Sponsored By

Lloyd Smucker
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 19, 2026
  2. Mar 19, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects foreign streaming companies, such as those based in China or Europe, by requiring them to pay royalties and comply with US laws. It also impacts US consumers of foreign streaming services, who may see changes in available content or pricing due to the new rules.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
9backers
  • Republican9
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (8)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.