AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS for AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
What was lobbied
7 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 In support of the TRAIN Act In support of the CLEAR Act In support of the Protect Working Musicians Act Issues related to generative artificial intelligence Opposition to moratorium on state AI regulation
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 and ensuring that radio mandates include compensation for musicians AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
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 and airline 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 In support of a federal film and television production incentive
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Issues related to live event ticketing
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 true competition and consumer protection in the ticketing marketplace.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Natural Resources NAT
Support improvements for cross-border transport of musical instruments
Foreign entity interest: Canadian members of the American Federation of Musicians would benefit from the ability to cross borders with their instruments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BEN KESSLER | — |
Immigration IMM
In support of efficient artist visa processing and union member mobility
Foreign entity interest: The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada includes the Canadian Federation of Musicians. Canadian musicians will benefit from efficient artist visa processing and union member mobility.
| 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.