Loading…
Reported covered position: N/A
How to read the money
Income and expense are whole-filing amounts associated with this lobbyist, not personal compensation or an allocated share.
No topic inference: each bill number appears in source LDA issue text assigned to this lobbyist.
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US House and Senate to change copyright law to provide a performance right in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act for musicians whose music is performed on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2024 · third_quarter · 3T
Lobbied the US House and Senate to change copyright law to provide a performance right in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act for musicians whose music is performed on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Source: Senate LDA
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US House and Senate to change copyright law to provide a performance right in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act for musicians whose music is performed on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
American Music Fairness Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
American Music Fairness Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US of Representatives and the US Senate in support of multiemployer pension plans, specifically the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, embedded in HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Preventing the Taking of Americans’ Land to Build Trump’s Wall Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 1234 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the inactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Preventing the Taking of Americans’ Land to Build Trump’s Wall Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 1234 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the inactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Preventing the Taking of Americans’ Land to Build Trump’s Wall Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relting to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act Hr 1234 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019
Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the US House of Representatives on HR 3121, the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2019 to restore above the line tax deductions for performing artists lost in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill.
Ask Musicians For Music Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House of Representatives in support of the AM FM Act HR 5219 which provides a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM FM radio.
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied in support of the reintroduction of HR 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees and the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions.
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied in support of reintroduction of HR 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees- the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions and with the Music First Coalition.
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied in support of reintroduction of HR 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees- the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions and with the Music First Coalition.
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied in support of the reintroduction of HR 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees and the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions.
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied in support of the reintroduction of HR 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees and the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions.
Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff about providing a performance right for musicians whose creations are performed on terrestrial AM/FM radio. Also discussed Pre-72 inclusion in Judiciary committee legislation to obtain a performance right for artists whose works were performed on terrestrial radio prior to 1972. HR 3301 and S. 2393, the Classics Act providing for royalty compensation to artist whose music was created prior to 1942 and is currently performed on digital radio.
CLASSICS Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff about providing a performance right for musicians whose creations are performed on terrestrial AM/FM radio. Also discussed Pre-72 inclusion in Judiciary committee legislation to obtain a performance right for artists whose works were performed on terrestrial radio prior to 1972. HR 3301 and S. 2393, the Classics Act providing for royalty compensation to artist whose music was created prior to 1942 and is currently performed on digital radio.
Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Butch Lewis Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate on pension security and in support of S. 2147, the Butch Lewis Act. Lobbied Democratic and Republican Members and staff of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. Attended all Washington, DC, Columbus, OH and other field hearings on this matter.
Butch Lewis Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate on pension security and in support of S. 2147, the Butch Lewis Act. Lobbied Democratic and Republican Members and staff of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. Attended all Washington, DC, Columbus, OH and other field hearings on this matter.
Butch Lewis Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate on pension security and in support of S. 2147, the Butch Lewis Act. Lobbied all Democratic Members of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. Attended all Washington, DC and field hearings on this matter.
CLASSICS Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff about providing a performance right for musicians whose creations are performed on terrestrial AM/FM radio. Also discussed Pre-72 inclusion in Judiciary committee legislation to obtain a performance right for artists whose works were performed on terrestrial radio prior to 1972. HR 3301 and S. 2393, the Classics Act providing for royalty compensation to artist whose music was created prior to 1942 and is currently performed on digital radio.
Open Internet Preservation Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assisty in rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing. Interacted with he and his staff regarding possible sponsorship of the House companion bill of the Arts Act (currently S 2510).
Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Music Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Register of Copyrights. HR 1914, the PROMOTE Act. Signed on to a letter of support for the bill offered by Mr. Issa that would allow musicians/creators to opt out of having their music performed on AM/FM radio. HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. As a member of the Music First Coalition signed a letter in support of the legislation which provides for a performance right for artists whose music is performed on AM/FM radio. It also provides for a performance royalty for Pre-72 artists whose music does not fall under copyright protections.
Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Registrar of Copyrights HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay At of 2017. Lobbied with members of the Music First Coalition to discuss details of a proposal by Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to develop a comprehensive music copyright proposal.
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff about providing a performance right for musicians whose creations are performed on terrestrial AM/FM radio. Also discussed Pre-72 inclusion in Judiciary committee legislation to obtain a performance right for artists whose works were performed on terrestrial radio prior to 1972.
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with bill sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff on moving he bill through committee. Had additional talks with Rep. Doug Collins about his legislation to assist songwriters and publishers. No change in legislative language. Motion on the bill is expected in early 2018.
PROMOTE Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Register of Copyrights. HR 1914, the PROMOTE Act. Signed on to a letter of support for the bill offered by Mr. Issa that would allow musicians/creators to opt out of having their music performed on AM/FM radio. HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. As a member of the Music First Coalition signed a letter in support of the legislation which provides for a performance right for artists whose music is performed on AM/FM radio. It also provides for a performance royalty for Pre-72 artists whose music does not fall under copyright protections.
Do Your Job Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Registrar of Copyrights HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay At of 2017. Lobbied with members of the Music First Coalition to discuss details of a proposal by Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to develop a comprehensive music copyright proposal.
Do Your Job Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Register of Copyrights. HR 1914, the PROMOTE Act. Signed on to a letter of support for the bill offered by Mr. Issa that would allow musicians/creators to opt out of having their music performed on AM/FM radio. HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. As a member of the Music First Coalition signed a letter in support of the legislation which provides for a performance right for artists whose music is performed on AM/FM radio. It also provides for a performance royalty for Pre-72 artists whose music does not fall under copyright protections.
Keep Our Pension Promises Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Held discussions with Senator Bernie Sanders' staff on S. 1076 the "Keep Our Pension Promises Act" which seeks to provide a solution to multi-employer pensions that are critical and declining. Also met with Senator Tammy Baldwin's staff and Senator Al Franken's staff on the same issue. AFM is concerned that the content of the bill does little to assist our fund which does not meet the entire test.
Open Internet Preservation Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assisty in rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing. Interacted with he and his staff regarding possible sponsorship of the House companion bill of the Arts Act (currently S 2510).
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied members of Congress on HR 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act. This provision would provide royalties to artists and side musicians whose sound recordings are played on AM/FM terrestrial radio. I would also provide royalties to artists whose recordings were performed on AM/FM Radio and not protected under copyright law re: a performance right prior to 1972
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied Congresswoman Louise Slaughter on music copyright issues relating to HR 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act. Also lobbied Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Congressman Collin Peterson. This bill would provide a performance right (royalties) to artists whose sound recordings are performed on AM/FM terrestrial radio. AFM President Ray Hair Testified before the Copyright Royalty board in support of increased royalty rates.
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
HR 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Interacted with House judiciary staff to help whip te bill. Legislation provides a performance right for artists whose music is performed on AM/FM radio. It also provides a performance right for Pre-72 artists whose music does not fall under copyright protection.
Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff at the US Fish and Wildlife Service to help craft sensible CITES regulations that help musicians travel internationally with their musical instruments. Declared the union;s support of HR 3094. The bill earlier contained language that would eliminate funding for the USFWS new CITES rule on the use of African Elephant Ivory.
Lobbied Members of the House and Senate and their staff in support of the WAGE Act HR 3514 and S 2042 to act as cosponsors. The WAGE Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to award back pay and additional liquidated damages equal to double the back pay, without any reduction, to any employee against whom an employer has discriminated with regard to hiring or because the employee has filed charges or given testimony or if the employer has committed an unfair labor practice resulting in the employee's discharge or other serious economic loss among other things.
Bringing Entertainment Artists to the States (BEATS) Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied USCIS staff on ways to improved P2 and O1 visa processing times. Pertinent legislaiton includes S 2510 the Art Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act, HR 4823, the Bringing Entertainment to the States (BEATS) Act.
Lobbied Members of the House and Senate and their staff in support of the WAGE Act HR 3514 and S 2042 to act as cosponsors. The WAGE Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to award back pay and additional liquidated damages equal to double the back pay, without any reduction, to any employee against whom an employer has discriminated with regard to hiring or because the employee has filed charges or given testimony or if the employer has committed an unfair labor practice resulting in the employee's discharge or other serious economic loss among other things.
ARTS Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied USCIS staff on ways to improved P2 and O1 visa processing times. Pertinent legislaiton includes S 2510 the Art Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act, HR 4823, the Bringing Entertainment to the States (BEATS) Act.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members in favor of a performance right in Terrestrial Radio. Bill number H.R.1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged American Fedeation of Musicians members to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act5 (LRFA) H.Con.Res. 17.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email, and send letters to the Hill against Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraed members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email, and send letters to the Hill against H.Con. Res 17, the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email, and send letters to the Hill against Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraed members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email, and send letters to the Hill against H.Con. Res 17, the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House members in favor of a performance right in Terrestrial Radio. Bill number H.R.1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged American Fedeation of Musicians members to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act5 (LRFA) H.Con.Res. 17.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied members of the House of Representatives in support of increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts- Interior appropriations budget, Title III, HR 2822.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied members of the House of Representatives in support of increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts- Interior appropriations budget, Title III, HR 2822.
Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Worked with House of Representatives staff to amend tax legislation referring to Section 181 of the code, Tax Extenders. Tax subsidies for film, television and now live theater. Worked with Hill staff to promote legislation introduced in 2014, HR 5497 the Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Members and staff in favor of a performance right in Terrestrial Radio. No bill number assigned. Encouraged our AFM members to call and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) H.Con.Res. 16
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Members and staff in favor of a performance right in terrestrial radio- H.Con. Res. 16 Encouraged AFM members to call and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) H. Con. Res 16
Free Market Royalty Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied in the House and Senate against introduction of HR 3219, the Free Market Royalty Act. Though the AFM supports a performance right for music performed on AM FM radio, the Free Market Royalty Act excludes the compulsory license.
Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Worked with staff and Members in the House to amend tax legislation referring to Section 181 of the code, Tax Extenders. Tax subsidies for film, television and now live theater. Worked with Hill staff to develop a bill for submission to the House Ways and Means Committee. H.R. 5497 the Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014 was introduced seeking that 100% compensation be paid to actors, directors, musicians, etc. before a film company or producer is eligible for tax subsidies under current tax extenders provisions. This is a departure from current law that provides for a 75%-25% split in compensation.
Free Market Royalty Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Judiciary Committee staff on H.R. 3219,the The Free Market Royalty Act of 2013. Focus on acquiring a performance right in terrestrial/AM-FM radio.
Free Market Royalty Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Judiciary Committee staff on H.R. 3219,the The Free Market Royalty Act of 2013.
Free Market Royalty Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Judiciary Staff on Performance Rights proposals being prepared in the House. No bill number was prepared at that time. Bill now introduced as H.R. 3219 the Free Market Royalty Act.
Free Market Royalty Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Judiciary Staff on Performance Rights proposals being prepared in the House. No bill number was prepared at that time. Bill now introduced as H.R. 3219 the Free Market Royalty Act.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Judiciary staff relating to section 4416 of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This section provides expedited processing of O-1 and P-2 Visas. House of Representatives had not at that time introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS · Firm: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Lobbied House Judiciary staff relating to section 4416 of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This section provides expedited processing of O-1 and P-2 Visas. House of Representatives had not at that time introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and he Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and he Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and he Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and he Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of more funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Arts, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied the US House of Representatives regarding improving the USCIS visa petition process for cross-border travel to the United States for foreign musicians traveling on O and P visas.
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and he Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Lobbied the 118th United States House and Senate in support of HR 791 and S 253, the American Music Fairness Act to change copyright law to provide for a performance right for musicians whose music is played on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives regarding improving the USCIS visa petition process for cross-border travel to the United States for foreign musicians traveling on O and P visas.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 4750 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during he enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Lobbied the United States House and Senate in support of HR 4130, the American Music Fairness Act ;providing a performance right for musicians whose music is performed on AM FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied the US House of Representatives in support of a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM/FM terrestrial radio.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relting to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act Hr 1234 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 1234 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the inactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives in support of a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM and FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied the US House of Representatives relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 1234 that would restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the inactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives in support of a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM and FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied the US of Representatives and the US Senate in support of multiemployer pension plans, specifically the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, embedded in HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives in support of a performance right for musicians whose creative workds are performed on AM and FM terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied the House of Representatives and the US Senate for funding in support of the National Endowment for the Arts and for funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting In addition, lobbied for COVID funding for the arts and entertainment sectors.
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives on pension security relative to multi-employer pension plans.
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives in support of the AM FM Act which provides a performance right for musicians show cretive works are performed on AM FM Terrestrial Radio
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied the House of Representatives for funding in support of the National Endowment for the Arts and for funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In addition, lobbied for COVID funding for the arts and entertainment sector.
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives in support of the AM FM Act which provides a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM FM Terrestrial Radio
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives on pension security matters relative to multi-employer pension plans.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied the House of Representatives for funding in support of the National Endowment for the Arts and for funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives in support of the AM FM Act which provides a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM FM Terrestrial Radio
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives on pension security matters relative to multi-employer pension plans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied House of Representatives in support of the AM FM Act HR 5219 which provides a performance right for musicians whose creative works are performed on AM FM radio.
Lobbied the House of Representative for for funding in support of the National Endowment of the Arts and funding for the Corporatiion for Public Broadcasting.
Lobbied the US House of Representatives on HR 3121, the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2019 to restore above the line tax deductions for performing artists lost in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Group lobbying meeting to discuss the possible removal of Safe Harbor copyright provisions in USMCA.
Filing targets: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2019 · second_quarter · 2A
Lobbied in support of reintroduction of HR 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees- the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions and with the Music First Coalition.
Lobbied for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Lobbied for a performance right in terrestrial radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2019 · second_quarter · 2A
Lobbied in support of reintroduction of HR 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees- the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions and with the Music First Coalition.
Lobbied for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endwoment for the Humaities and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Lobbied in support of the reintroduction of HR 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees and the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied in support of the reintroduction of HR 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees and the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions.
Lobbied for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endwoment for the Humaities and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endwoment for the Humaities and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Lobbied in support of the reintroduction of HR 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, or the Butch Lewis Act. Worked with the AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees and the Arts, Entertainment, Media Industries unions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied House of Representatives in support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Lobbied and attended meetings of the LAC along with the US Trade Representative on NAFTA. Specific interests includes Intellectual Property in music and the arts.
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate on pension security and in support of S. 2147, the Butch Lewis Act. Lobbied Democratic and Republican Members and staff of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. Attended all Washington, DC, Columbus, OH and other field hearings on this matter.
Lobbied House of Representatives in support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Lobbied and attended meetings of the LAC along with the US Trade Representative on NAFTA. Specific interests includes Intellectual Property in music and the arts.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied House of Representatives in support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate on pension security and in support of S. 2147, the Butch Lewis Act. Lobbied all Democratic Members of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. Attended all Washington, DC and field hearings on this matter.
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assisty in rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing. Interacted with he and his staff regarding possible sponsorship of the House companion bill of the Arts Act (currently S 2510).
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff about providing a performance right for musicians whose creations are performed on terrestrial AM/FM radio. Also discussed Pre-72 inclusion in Judiciary committee legislation to obtain a performance right for artists whose works were performed on terrestrial radio prior to 1972. HR 3301 and S. 2393, the Classics Act providing for royalty compensation to artist whose music was created prior to 1942 and is currently performed on digital radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff about providing a performance right for musicians whose creations are performed on terrestrial AM/FM radio. Also discussed Pre-72 inclusion in Judiciary committee legislation to obtain a performance right for artists whose works were performed on terrestrial radio prior to 1972.
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assisty in rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing. Interacted with he and his staff regarding possible sponsorship of the House companion bill of the Arts Act (currently S 2510).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Held discussions with Senator Bernie Sanders' staff on S. 1076 the "Keep Our Pension Promises Act" which seeks to provide a solution to multi-employer pensions that are critical and declining. Also met with Senator Tammy Baldwin's staff and Senator Al Franken's staff on the same issue. AFM is concerned that the content of the bill does little to assist our fund which does not meet the entire test.
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assist in rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing. Interacted with his staff regarding a visit to the Vermont Service Center on a fact finding mission. Attended an Open House at the Vermont Center and interacted with Center staff about reorganized administrative processing. Spoke with congressional liaison and took a tour of the facility. Discussed a report submitted to Congressman Thompson's office about the state of progress in processing.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Registrar of Copyrights HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay At of 2017. Lobbied with members of the Music First Coalition to discuss details of a proposal by Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to develop a comprehensive music copyright proposal.
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assist in rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing. Interacted with his staff regarding their visit to the Vermont Service Center on a fact finding mission with Ombudsman and staff. Obtained a copy of the Vermont Service Center Report.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied Congressman Collin Peterson's office over reintroduction of legislation to change Section 181 of the internal revenue service code which provides tax subsidies to the Motion Picture and Television industries. Legislative would provide the subsidy ONLY to American Film and television companies that produce 100% of post production work done here in the United States.
O-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied Congressman Bennie Thompson to assist rectifying the 90 to 120 day delay in visa processing.
HR 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. AFM signed on to a letter of support by Rep's Goodlatte and Conyers in support of the selection process for the Register of Copyrights. HR 1914, the PROMOTE Act. Signed on to a letter of support for the bill offered by Mr. Issa that would allow musicians/creators to opt out of having their music performed on AM/FM radio. HR 1936, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. As a member of the Music First Coalition signed a letter in support of the legislation which provides for a performance right for artists whose music is performed on AM/FM radio. It also provides for a performance royalty for Pre-72 artists whose music does not fall under copyright protections.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Interacted with House judiciary staff to help whip te bill. Legislation provides a performance right for artists whose music is performed on AM/FM radio. It also provides a performance right for Pre-72 artists whose music does not fall under copyright protection.
Lobbied members of House of Representatives re expediting O and P Visas for foreign artists coming into the United States to perform. Engaged in stakeholder conference calls with USCIS staff on the same issue.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Interacted with US Fish and Wildlife Service, Customs and Border Agency, and Departement of Agriculture to design and finalize a FWS Musical Passport, protections for musical instruments under the CITES treaty, harmonize FWS and APHIS ports of exit and entry for musical instruments containing CITES-related materials. Also participated in the CoP17 conference in Johannesburg South Africa to harmonize global regulations on the international import and export and re-export of musical instruments containing Dalbergia, Brazilian Rosewood, tortoise shell, and African Elephant ivory.
Lobbied House Congressional members seeking a performance right for creative artists whose music is performed on AM-FM Radio. Bill number 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbies members of House of Representatives re expediting O and P Visas for foreign artists coming into the United States to perform. Engaged in stakeholder conference calls with USCIS staff on the same issue.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied members of Congress on HR 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act. This provision would provide royalties to artists and side musicians whose sound recordings are played on AM/FM terrestrial radio. I would also provide royalties to artists whose recordings were performed on AM/FM Radio and not protected under copyright law re: a performance right prior to 1972
Lobbied House members and staff at the US Fish and Wildlife Service to help craft sensible CITES regulations that help musicians travel internationally with their musical instruments. Declared the union;s support of HR 3094. The bill earlier contained language that would eliminate funding for the USFWS new CITES rule on the use of African Elephant Ivory.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2015 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Lobbied members of the House of Representatives to support expediting processing of O and P visas for foreign artists coming to the United States to do musical performances.
Lobbied House Members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email, and send letters to the Hill against Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraed members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email, and send letters to the Hill against H.Con. Res 17, the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Lobbied members of Congress and USCIS staff to assist in expediting O and P visas for artists from abroad working in the United States.
Lobbied members of the House of Representatives to support increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts-Interior Appropriations budget. Made a get-acquainted visit to National Endowment headquarters to meet Chair and staff.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2015 · third_quarter · 3A
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Lobbied members of the House of Representatives in support of increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts- Interior appropriations budget, Title III, HR 2822.
Lobbied Members of Congress and their staff regarding CITES and African Elephant Ivory. Discussed pending regulations and the negative effect of Director's Order No. 210 as amended on import and export of musical instruments containing CITES and APHIS related materials.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied members of the House of Representatives in support of increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts- Interior appropriations budget, Title III, HR 2822.
Lobbied Members of Congress and their staff regarding CITES and African Elephant Ivory. Discussed pending regulations and the negative effect of Director's Order No. 210 as amended on import and export of musical instruments containing CITES and APHIS related materials.
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied House members and staff to sign on to H.R. 1733 the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged members of the American Federation of Musicians to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res. 17
Lobbied Members of Congress and their staff regarding CITES and African Elephant Ivory. Discussed pending regulations and the negative effect of Director's Order No. 210 as amended on import and export of musical instruments containing CITES and APHIS related materials.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Worked with House of Representatives staff to amend tax legislation referring to Section 181 of the code, Tax Extenders. Tax subsidies for film, television and now live theater. Worked with Hill staff to promote legislation introduced in 2014, HR 5497 the Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014.
Met with Secretary of Transportation, DOT staff and airline representatives to discuss terms of rule making for Musical Instruments as Carry On-Baggage. Draft Rule finally issued December of 2014. Final rule was issued March, 2015. Kept in contact with Congressman James Cooper and his staff on this issue.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Met with Department of Transportation officials in joint meeting with airline executives to discuss details of a pending DOT administrative Rule re musical instruments as carry-on baggage. Consulted with House staff in Congressman Jim Cooper's office on the progress of the talks. Completed talks in December of 2014.
Lobbied Members of Congress on policies and regulations relating to the US African Elephant Ivory Ban and USFWS Director's Order No. 210 as Amended. Lobbied for an exemption for musical instruments. Held talks with USFWS staff, Department of Agriculture staff and USWFS Enforcement Officers. Provided written testimony to House Committee on Natural Resources.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied for changes in Section 181 of the IRS code "Treatment of certain qualified film and television productions." Lobbied changes in formula that triggers subsidies from 75%-25% to 100% of productions costs to be paid here in the United States.
Met with Secretary of Transportation, senior DOT staff, and airline representatives relating to the Rule-making process for musical instruments as carry-on baggage as outlined in section 403 of P.L. 112-95.
USFWS Director's Order 210, original and amended Orders. Submitted written testimony to the House Committee on Natural Resources outlining American Federation of Musicians position on negative affects of the Director's Order on professional and non-professional musicians traveling abroad (exporting and importing) with legally purchased musical instruments containing African elephant ivory. Our position asked for a total exemption of legally purchased musical instruments from current and future rule-making.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied members of Congress on policies and regulations relating to African Elephant Ivory Ban and USFWS Director's Order No. 210 and its amendment. Contacted White House Office of Public Engagement seeking a meeting at the White House to create an exemption for musical instrument being transported out of and back into (importation)the United States. Sent letter to Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus outlining difficulties culturally diverse musicians and indigenous musicians may face when bringing unique musical instruments into the US containing African elephant ivory, rhinoceros horn, "pernambuco" wood, tortoise shell and other materials listed in the CITES treaty.
Worked with staff and members of the US Senate and the House of Representatives to amend tax legislation referring to Section 181 of the code, Tax Extenders, Tax subsidies for film, television and now live theater. Worked with Hill staff to develop a bill for possible submission to the House Ways and Means Committee seeking that 100% compensation be paid to actors, directors musicians, etc. before a film company or producer is eligible for tax subsidies under current tax extender provisions. This is a departure from current law that provides for a 75% 25% split in compensation.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied the House and Senate to encourage passage of a new administrative rule regarding musical instruments as carry-on baggage as mandated by Public Law 112-95, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. A new rule was to have been promulgated by February 14, 2012.
Lobbied in the House and Senate against renewal of tax extender that would provide federal tax subsidies to film companies. The American Federation of Musicians believes Section 181, entitled Deduction for Qualified Film and Television Production Costs as a jobs bill should be disqualified and allowed to sunset.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · second_quarter · 2A
Increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts
Lobbied HR 658, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to permit an air passenger to carry, without charge, musical instruments on passenger aircraft. Lobbied for promulgation of new rules.
Lobbied intellectual property issues that had no specific bill number. Focus on copyright protection and royalty payments to artists/creators
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Lobbied for passage of a rule for Musical Instruments as Carry-on Baggage as outlined in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Continue to work with Hill staff eventually reaching out to Department of Transportation and the Federation Aviation Administration for further guidance.
Lobbied to allow sunset of Section 181 of CFR 26 embedded in Public Law 108-357, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
Increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts Lobbied in favor of passage of the Omnibus Budget bill of 2014 which increased NEA funding to $146 million.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied for passage of a rule for Musical Instruments as Carry-on Baggage as outlined in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Continue to work with Hill staff eventually reaching out to Department of Transportation and the Federation Aviation Administration for further guidance.
Lobbied in support of passage of S 744 the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Embedded in the Act is Section 4416 designed to expedite 0-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied House members but Senate language was not included.
Lobbied House Judiciary Committee staff on H.R. 3219,the The Free Market Royalty Act of 2013.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · third_quarter · 3A
Lobbied House Judiciary Staff on Performance Rights proposals being prepared in the House. No bill number was prepared at that time. Bill now introduced as H.R. 3219 the Free Market Royalty Act.
Lobbied White House re promulgation of new rules by Department of Transportation re Musical Instruments as Carry On Baggage. Discussions related to White House FY 2014 Budget which sought to fund 3 FTE's (full time equivalents), hiring a number of employees, one of which specifically to write the Carry On Rule.
Lobbied House Judiciary staff relating to section 4416 of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This section provides expedited processing of O-1 and P-2 Visas. House of Representatives had not at that time introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied House Judiciary Staff on Performance Rights proposals being prepared in the House. No bill number was prepared at that time. Bill now introduced as H.R. 3219 the Free Market Royalty Act.
Lobbied House Judiciary staff relating to section 4416 of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This section provides expedited processing of O-1 and P-2 Visas. House of Representatives had not at that time introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · second_quarter · 2A
Lobbied for passage of Leahy-Hatch bi-partisan Senate Amendment 1183 and for final passage of S 744 the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The provision sets maximum processing time of O and P visas to a maximum of 30 days and requires the USCIS to process free of charge any premium visa that is not processed within 14 days.
Increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts
Lobbied intellectual property issues that had no specific bill number. Focus on copyright protection and royalty payments to artists/creators
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied for passage of Leahy-Hatch bi-partisan Senate Amendment 1183 and for final passage of S 744 the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The provision sets maximum processing time of O and P visas to a maximum of 30 days and requires the USCIS to process free of charge any premium visa that is not processed within 14 days.
Filing targets: SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2003 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2002 · year_end · RA
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2001 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2001 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2000 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), SENATE, Smithsonian Institution
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS via AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
2000 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Humanities and he Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Arts, SENATE
Lobbied the 118th United States House relating to the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act HR 2871 to restore miscellaneous itemized tax deductions lost during the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Lobbied the US House of Representatives on pension/retirement security matters relative to multiemployer pensions, primarily the Butch Lewis Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Lobbied the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate on pension security and in support of S. 2147, the Butch Lewis Act. Lobbied Democratic and Republican Members and staff of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. Attended all Washington, DC, Columbus, OH and other field hearings on this matter.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2823 Music Modernization Act (Companion Bill) HR 1551 Lobbied for passage of HR 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 as agreed to in both the House and Senate. The legislation cleared Congress on 09/25/2018, was sent to the White House and signed by the President on 10-11-2018 becaming Public Law No: 115-264 on 10-11-2018. Previously: Lobbied for passage in the House and introduction in the Senate. Three Titles: The Music Licensing Act, the CLASSICS Act and the AMP Act. The bill brings copyright law into the current digital environment creating a digital collective for songwriters, a performance right for Pre-72 creators and artists, as well as a digital right for producers and sound engineers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Lobbied and attended meetings of the LAC along with the US Trade Representative on NAFTA. Specific interests includes Intellectual Property in music and the arts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
HR 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017. Continued discussions with bill sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler and his staff on moving he bill through committee. Had additional talks with Rep. Doug Collins about his legislation to assist songwriters and publishers. No change in legislative language. Motion on the bill is expected in early 2018.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Lobbied staff from Senator Support for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Lobbied staff from Senators Van Hollen and Benjamin Cardin's staff. Encouraged continuation of the agency in view of White House 2017 threats to close the agencies. AFM President Raymond M. Hair forwarded a Dear Colleague Letter through Americans for the Arts during Arts Advocacy Day 2017. Also discussed the intrinsic value of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Lobbies members of House of Representatives re expediting O and P Visas for foreign artists coming into the United States to perform. Engaged in stakeholder conference calls with USCIS staff on the same issue.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Lobbied Obama administration APHIS officials on opening and combining departure and return ports of entry with CITES ports. This to accommodate, combine and increase the number of US ports that do CITES and APHIS inspections on musical instruments.
Lobbied Members of the House and Senate and their staff in support of the WAGE Act HR 3514 and S 2042 to act as cosponsors. The WAGE Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to award back pay and additional liquidated damages equal to double the back pay, without any reduction, to any employee against whom an employer has discriminated with regard to hiring or because the employee has filed charges or given testimony or if the employer has committed an unfair labor practice resulting in the employee's discharge or other serious economic loss among other things.
Lobbied USCIS staff on ways to improved P2 and O1 visa processing times. Pertinent legislaiton includes S 2510 the Art Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act, HR 4823, the Bringing Entertainment to the States (BEATS) Act.
Continued outreach to the US Department of Transportation relating to musical instruments as carry-on baggage and a series of 2016 incidents by American air carriers, pilots and flight attendants that are still operating in contravention to newly promulgated rules.
Lobbied and worked with USCIS staff to improve P2 and O1 visa/work permit processing times. Processing has fallen behind as mush as 90 days in opposition to a 14 day processing deadline established under the law. Also worked with Congressman Bennie Thompson's Homeland Security Staff to fins solutions to improve processing times.
Lobbied Congresswoman Louise Slaughter on music copyright issues relating to HR 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act. Also lobbied Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Congressman Collin Peterson. This bill would provide a performance right (royalties) to artists whose sound recordings are performed on AM/FM terrestrial radio. AFM President Ray Hair Testified before the Copyright Royalty board in support of increased royalty rates.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Arts, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI)
Lobbied House members in favor of a performance right in Terrestrial Radio. Bill number H.R.1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015. Encouraged American Fedeation of Musicians members to call, email and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act5 (LRFA) H.Con.Res. 17.
Met With US Fish and Wildlife staff regarding CITES and African Elephant Ivory. Discussed pending regulations and the negative effect of Director's Order 210 as amended on import and export of musical instruments containing CITES and APHIS related materials. Met with US Department of Agriculture staff about blending of exit and arrival ports to expand the number of ports musicians can use to meet certification, requirements and permit use.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Worked with staff and Members in the House to amend tax legislation referring to Section 181 of the code, Tax Extenders. Tax subsidies for film, television and now live theater. Worked with Hill staff to develop a bill for submission to the House Ways and Means Committee. H.R. 5497 the Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014 was introduced seeking that 100% compensation be paid to actors, directors, musicians, etc. before a film company or producer is eligible for tax subsidies under current tax extenders provisions. This is a departure from current law that provides for a 75%-25% split in compensation.
Lobbied House Members and staff in favor of a performance right in terrestrial radio- H.Con. Res. 16 Encouraged AFM members to call and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) H. Con. Res 16
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
USFWS Director's Order No. 210 as amended. Met with USFWS senior administrators to seek favorable conditions for musicians traveling abroad with musical instruments containing African Elephant ivory and other CITES related materials.
African elephant ivory, import and export of musical instruments containing CITES and APHIS related materials. In relation to the President's ban on African Elephant Ivory, a meeting was held with APHIS administrators on ports of exit and entry, customs and border inspections of musical instruments.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Lobbied House Members and staff in favor of a performance right in Terrestrial Radio. No bill number assigned. Encouraged our AFM members to call and send letters to the Hill against the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) H.Con.Res. 16
Lobbied for passage of a rule for Musical Instruments as Carry-on Baggage as outlined in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Sent letter to the White House outlining our position and the need to expedite the rule making process. Continued work with Hill staff to develop a Congressional Letter to the DOT. Made visits to and met with Department of Transportation staff in preparation for a joint meet4ing with the Secretary as well major and regional airlines.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Lobbied United States Senate on passage of S 744, the Border Security, Ecomonie Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The bill included a provision that provides expedited visa processing for O-1 and P-2 visas.
Lobbied in the House and Senate against introduction of HR 3219, the Free Market Royalty Act. Though the AFM supports a performance right for music performed on AM FM radio, the Free Market Royalty Act excludes the compulsory license.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Lobbied for passage of Leahy-Hatch bi-partisan Senate Amendment 1183 and for final passage of S 744 the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The provision sets maximum processing time of O and P visas to a maximum of 30 days and requires the USCIS to process free of charge any premium visa that is not processed within 14 days.
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Lobbied in support of passage of S 744 the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Embedded in the Act is Section 4416 designed to expedite 0-1 and P-2 Visas. Lobbied House members but Senate language was not included.
Lobbied House Judiciary Committee staff on H.R. 3219,the The Free Market Royalty Act of 2013. Focus on acquiring a performance right in terrestrial/AM-FM radio.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts Lobbied in favor of passage of the Omnibus Budget bill of 2014 which increased NEA funding to $146 million.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
Lobbied HR 658, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to permit an air passenger to carry, without charge, musical instruments on passenger aircraft. Lobbied for promulgation of new rules.
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE