AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS for AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter - Termination | Aug 9, 2024 | — | Replaced |
| 3rd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Oct 16, 2024 | $13,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
In support of the NO FAKES Act of 2024 (H.R.9551 / S. 4875) In support of the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act (H.R. 7913)
Foreign entity interest: The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada includes the Canadian Federation of Musicians. Canadian musicians would benefit from artificial intelligence safeguards in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
In support of the American Music Fairness Act (H.R.791 / S. 253)
Foreign entity interest: The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada includes the Canadian Federation of Musicians. Canadian musicians would benefit if copyright owners were compensated for terrestrial radio play.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Travel/Tourism TOU
TSA handling of musical instruments
Foreign entity interest: The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada includes the Canadian Federation of Musicians. Canadian musicians would benefit from the safe handling of instruments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
In support of the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R.2871 / S. 4747)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.