Posts - Bill - HR 4017 American Royalties Too Act of 2025
house 06/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that visual artists receive a fair royalty payment whenever their artwork is resold through professional art markets, securing ongoing rights and financial benefits for both living artists and their heirs.
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HR 4017 - American Royalties Too Act of 2025
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left-leaning 06/17/2025
If a painting sells for big bucks, the artist’s heirs should get their piece — capitalism with a conscience.
right-leaning 06/17/2025
This bill turns art dealers into tax collectors; last thing the market needs is more red tape.
left-leaning 06/17/2025
Making sure creatives get paid long after the canvas sells is how we value culture, not just cash.
right-leaning 06/17/2025
Imposing resale fees is a tax hike disguised as artist support — collectors beware the stealth money grab.
right-leaning 06/17/2025
More royalties mean more government meddling; the free market knows best who profits from art.
moderate 06/17/2025
Setting a 5% royalty cap is a neat compromise, but regulations will be the real art of this bill.
moderate 06/17/2025
Everyone loves supporting artists — as long as this doesn’t turn into another tax on collectors.
left-leaning 06/17/2025
Artists deserve a cut every time their work flips — it's about fairness, not freeloading.
moderate 06/17/2025
A royalty on resales sounds fair, but let's watch if it complicates the art market or actually helps artists.