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The Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act (S. 2823) was passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate today, following the unanimous passage of the legislation by the U.S. House in April.The musicFirst Coalition, formed of various artists and record labels who worked with legislators and in support of the MMA, has spoken in support of its unanimous passing. Chris Israel, musicFIRST's Executive Director, spoke on the bill's passing:“After passing unanimously in the House of Representatives earlier this year, the musicFIRST Coalition is thrilled to see the Senate follow suit with unanimous passage of the Orrin G. Hatch Music Modernization Act. We thank U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch, Sheldon Whitehouse, Lamar Alexander, Chris Co