JAMES SCHWEITZER for SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; H.R. 6652, the "Making United States Independents Competitive Act."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES SCHWEITZER | — |
Arts/Entertainment ART
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; H.R. 6652, the "Making United States Independents Competitive Act."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES SCHWEITZER | — |
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