AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS for AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
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) In support of the TRAIN Act (S.5379)
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.