UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report (this page) | Jul 20, 2026 | $800,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment | Jul 21, 2026 | $660,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Arts/Entertainment ART
Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act RAP Act - First Amendment protection of lyrical content Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology Issues related to AI deepfakes H.R. 2794 / S. 1367 - NO FAKES Act of 2025 - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas S. 5379 - TRAIN Act S. 3813 - CLEAR Act H.R. 8094 - AI Foundation Model Transparency Act Website blocking H.R. 8915 / S. 4591 - NO FAKES Act of 2026 - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AMY ISBELL | — |
| CHARLES WELDON WADELINGTON | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Anti-Piracy Privacy issues generally Digital commerce platform accountability H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology Issues related to AI deepfakes H.R. 2794 / S. 1367 - NO FAKES Act of 2025 - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas S. 5379 - TRAIN Act S. 3813 - CLEAR Act H.R. 8094 - AI Foundation Model Transparency Act Website blocking H.R. 8915 / S. 4591 - NO FAKES Act of 2026 - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AMY ISBELL | — |
| CHARLES WELDON WADELINGTON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Content protection and online piracy Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Digital commerce platform accountability H. Con. Res. 13 / S. Con. Res. 5 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 791 / S. 253 - American Music Fairness Act Issues related to copyright and generative Artificial Intelligence Issues related to AI deepfakes H.R. 2794 / S. 1367 - NO FAKES Act of 2025 - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas S. 5379 - TRAIN Act S. 3813 - CLEAR Act H.R. 8094 - AI Foundation Model Transparency Act Website blocking RAP Act - First Amendment protection of lyrical content H.R. 8915 / S. 4591 - NO FAKES Act of 2026 - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AMY ISBELL | — |
| CHARLES WELDON WADELINGTON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Digital Trade Issues related to copyright and generative Artificial Intelligence
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AMY ISBELL | — |
| CHARLES WELDON WADELINGTON | — |
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