More politicians have lent their support to the Local Radio Freedom Act, as 211 House members have signed on for the resolution, which takes a stand against the proposed new royalty rates for terrestrial radio. With Reps. Steve Israel (D-NY), Andre Carson (D-IN), Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Cliff Stearns (R-FL) backing the resolution, it only needs three more Reps for a majority of the House. The Senate version of the act also has two more co-sponsors as well, Sens. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and John Barrasso (R-WY).

"The chorus of lawmakers recognizing the immense promotional value provided by local radio airplay grows louder with each passing day," said NAB EVP Dennis Wharton. "RIAA may prefer to dismiss growing Congressional opposition to their performance tax effort, but to do so would be as foolish as disregarding the $2 billion dollars in music sales revenue generated annually through local radio airplay."

Earlier this week, a Congressional hearing was held on the Performance Rights Act, with both sides of the argument testifying.