RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA for RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Digital Trade Trade Agreements/NAFTA-USMCA/US-UK Bilateral to multi-lateral Trade Engagement regarding various countries Special 301 Submission(s)/Notorious Markets Trade Data and Economic Reporting
Foreign entity interest: Sony Corporation - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA. Universal Music Group N.V. - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHELE S BALLANTYNE | — |
| THOMAS J CLEES | — |
| MITCH GLAZIER | — |
| JESSICA STOLL RICHARD | — |
| MORNA WILLENS | — |
| GEORGE EDWARD YORK | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Copyright Office Modernization Issues regarding platform accountability for copyright Issues regarding DMCA HR 4130 - American Music Fairness Act H.Con.Res.33 / S.Con.Res.9 - Local Radio Freedom Act
Foreign entity interest: Sony Corporation - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA. Universal Music Group N.V. - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHELE S BALLANTYNE | — |
| THOMAS J CLEES | — |
| MITCH GLAZIER | — |
| STEVEN GOTTLIEB | — |
| JESSICA STOLL RICHARD | — |
| MORNA WILLENS | — |
| GEORGE EDWARD YORK | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Issues on law enforcement
Foreign entity interest: Sony Corporation - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA. Universal Music Group N.V. - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHELE S BALLANTYNE | — |
| THOMAS J CLEES | — |
| MITCH GLAZIER | — |
| STEVEN GOTTLIEB | — |
| JESSICA STOLL RICHARD | — |
| MORNA WILLENS | — |
| GEORGE EDWARD YORK | — |
Unemployment UNM
Issues on COVID-19 relief
Foreign entity interest: Sony Corporation - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA. Universal Music Group N.V. - identified on our LD-1, has a U.S. subsidiary named Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group is a recording company and is interested in the protection of sound recordings, as is RIAA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHELE S BALLANTYNE | — |
| THOMAS J CLEES | — |
| MITCH GLAZIER | — |
| STEVEN GOTTLIEB | — |
| JESSICA STOLL RICHARD | — |
| MORNA WILLENS | — |
| GEORGE EDWARD YORK | — |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. | Netherlands | United States | — | — |
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