Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is an “original co-sponsor”...

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is an “original co-sponsor” of the Songwriter Equity Act, (H.R. 4079) legislation that was announced Tuesday (CD Feb 26 p13) by sponsor Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., said a Jeffries press release Wednesday (http://1.usa.gov/1pupoun). Jeffries initially withdrew his support for the bill at the “11th hour,” but reaffirmed his commitment by close of business Tuesday, said his spokeswoman. “The Songwriter Equity Act endeavors to modernize the music licensing system by updating provisions in the Copyright Act of 1976 to ensure songwriters are fairly compensated for their creative work,” said Jeffries in the release.