Copyright modernization
Drone law
Government processes that affect small businesses
photographic related art
Duration: February 10, 2009
to
present
General Issues: Copyright/Patent/Trademark , Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines , Small Business , Arts/Entertainment , Aerospace , Health Issues , Insurance , Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Spending: about $217,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2009: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, U.S. Copyright Office, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Library of Congress (LOC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Natl Park Service (NPS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), House of Representatives,
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 2.
Original Filing: 301577753.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Government processes that affect small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 2.
Original Filing: 301521315.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Government processes that affect small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Dec. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301520677.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Government processes that affect small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 25, 2023.
Original Filing: 301493441.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Government processes that affect small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 12, 2023.
Original Filing: 301450981.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Government processes that affect small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 10, 2023.
Original Filing: 301426025.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2022.
Original Filing: 301405190.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Aug. 31, 2022.
Original Filing: 301399738.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 25, 2022.
Original Filing: 301373431.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2022.
Original Filing: 301321548.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q32021 on Oct. 26, 2021
Original Filing: 301316212.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Sept. 27, 2021.
Original Filing: 301295894.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Secure additional financial assistance that will allow businesses to revitalize and reinvest operations following the prolonged disruption caused by government-mandated lockdowns and the lingering reluctance of people to attend large gatherings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 6, 2021.
Original Filing: 301273768.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act - Representing the interests of small business owners who sought aid under the PPP but were excluded.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 3, 2021.
Original Filing: 301270077.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Modernization Act - No bill yet assigned. Lobbying to ensure the voices of small creators are heard in the construction of an improved copyright system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
FAA regulations and legislation that will affect drone photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act - Representing the interests of small business owners who sought aid under the PPP but were excluded.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The photographic arts generally and the preservation of its industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2020
Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42020 on Feb. 16, 2021
Original Filing: 301248594.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Photographers operating their business and protecting it from infringement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 30, 2020.
Original Filing: 301204271.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Photographers operating their business and protecting it from infringement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301200387.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Photographers operating their business and protecting it from infringement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301200347.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Photographers operating their business and protecting it from infringement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 28, 2020.
Original Filing: 301181415.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Photographers operating their business and protecting it from infringement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2019
Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42019 on April 28, 2020
Original Filing: 301181414.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Photographers operating their business and protecting it from infringement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Nov. 26, 2019.
Original Filing: 301091804.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301069879.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 16, 2019.
Original Filing: 301046178.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process. The CASE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on March 4, 2019.
Original Filing: 301021049.xml
Lobbying Issues
Education and information members of Congress on the importance of a Copyright Small Claims process.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Ensure FAA Drone regulations keep photographers and small business owners in mind during the changing of regulations. Section 107 Regulations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
highlighting the impact a copyright small claims process and drone regulations have on small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Feb. 13, 2019.
Original Filing: 301020294.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright Small CLaims
Copyright Modernization
Copyright Law
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301041041.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 3945
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 24, 2018.
Original Filing: 300979328.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 3945
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300952680.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 3945
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 26, 2018.
Original Filing: 300938633.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 3945
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Sept. 13, 2017.
Original Filing: 300900479.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 1695
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Aug. 16, 2017.
Original Filing: 300899778.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 1695
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 5, 2017.
Original Filing: 300879712.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R 1695
Small Claims Process
Copyright Modernization
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300852984.xml
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of House of Representatives to discuss the appeal of small claims and the positive effects it can have in modernizing the copyright system. Also discussed the important of a small claims process and the impact it can have on professional creative artist who currently cannot use the system as it is.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members and also communicated with the FAA's UAS Integration Team to discuss commercial small UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 5, 2016.
Original Filing: 300825382.xml
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of House of Representatives to discuss the appeal of small claims and the positive effects it can have in modernizing the copyright system. Also discussed the important of a small claims process and the impact it can have on professional creative artist who currently cannot use the system as it is.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members and also communicated with the FAA's UAS Integration Team to discuss commercial small UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300811770.xml
Lobbying Issues
We met with members of Congress and their staff members and also met with staff of the US Copyright Office to discuss copyright protection for professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members and also communicated with the FAA's UAS Integration Team to discuss commercial small UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300793515.xml
Lobbying Issues
We met with members of Congress and their staff members and also met with staff of the US Copyright Office to discuss copyright protection for professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and their staff members and also met with the FAA's UAS Integration Team to discuss commercial small UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2016.
Original Filing: 300771803.xml
Lobbying Issues
We met with members of Congress to discuss Copyright issues for small creators including copyright protection, registration and enforcement. Hosted a briefing to the Creative Rights Caucus on the same topics.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss commercial UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2015.
Original Filing: 300758785.xml
Lobbying Issues
We met with members of Congress to discuss Copyright issues for small creators including copyright protection, registration and enforcement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress and the FAA to discuss commercial UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2015.
Original Filing: 300747359.xml
Lobbying Issues
We met with members of Congress, the U.S. Copyright Office, and the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator to discuss Copyright issues for small creators including copyright protection, registration and enforcement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss commercial UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
1st Quarter, 2015
Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12015 on May 28, 2015
Original Filing: 300730037.xml
Lobbying Issues
We met with members of Congress to discuss Copyright issues for small creators including copyright protection, registration and enforcement.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss the small business concerns of professional photographers as small business owners.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Met with members of Congress to discuss commercial UAS use as it applies to professional photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
1st Quarter, 2015
In 1A, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on May 4, 2015.
Original Filing: 300729326.xml
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on May 1, 2015.
Original Filing: 300729239.xml
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on Feb. 5, 2015.
Original Filing: 300710417.xml
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Nov. 5, 2014.
Original Filing: 300690841.xml
Lobbying Issues
Commercial drone regulation.
Copyright registration policy.
Agencies Lobbied
Library of Congress (LOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Commercial drone use for photographers.
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Sept. 19, 2014.
Original Filing: 300672978.xml
Lobbying Issues
Change in current copyright law to enhance legal recourse abilities for high volume copyright producers in the U.S.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300649638.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session. While no specific piece of legislation was discussed we did explore the current copyright law review hearings to be held by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee staff to discuss any upcoming legislative efforts relating to Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) implementation, oversight, or regulatory actions as they might apply to small business photographers.
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Feb. 6, 2014.
Original Filing: 300630084.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced as a result of the comprehensive Title 17 review. While no legislation was discussed we did explore the possibility of upcoming copyright law review hearings to be held by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 30, 2013.
Original Filing: 300608899.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session. While no legislation was discussed we did explore the possibility of upcoming copyright law review hearings to be held by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300581141.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session. While no legislation was discussed we did explore the possibility of upcoming copyright law review hearings to be held by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 23, 2013.
Original Filing: 300565098.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session. No active legislation was discussed. Submitted comments to the U.S. Copyright Office in response to the Octobert 22, 2012 Federal Register Notice of Inquiry regarding the office's information collection on Orphan Works in the context of mass digitization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 8, 2013.
Original Filing: 300526569.xml
Lobbying Issues
Submitted joint response via Small Business Coaltion for Affordable Health Care to Federal Register Notice (Docket ID CMS-2012-0142) to address proposed rulemakeing concerning CMS-9980-P, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This notice centered on standards related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation as they relate to the small employer community.
Agencies Lobbied
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
Sumbitted response to U.S. Copyright Office notice in August 23, 2012 Federal Register (Docket ID 201110) regarding additional input on Copyright Small Claims Court. Supplied comments on structure and administration of small claims body as a means of expanding upon foundation laid in January 17, 2012 submission provided in response to October 27, 2011 notice (Docket ID 2011-10) on same topic.
Agencies Lobbied
Library of Congress (LOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2012.
Original Filing: 300507263.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session. Submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator in response to the June 26, 2012 Federal Register Notice of Inquiry regarding the office's Joint Strategic Plan.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300493729.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Met with Special Park Uses Program Manager to discuss impact of Director's Order #53 Section 11.2, which relates to special use permits for still and motion photography on National Park Lands. Addresssed effect on our member's businesses and sought information on how our organization might proactively explain the rule to our constitunency.
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 23, 2012.
Original Filing: 300475963.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced this session.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Discussed the application of S.132 - Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Act, to professional evidence photographers with Senate Judicary Committee Staff. Sections of legislation that are of primary interest to our organization is Title III which addresses the certificaiton of forensic science personnel and Title VI which addresses the additional responsibilities of the Office of Forensic Science and the Forensic Science Board as it pertains to certifying personnel.
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Lobbying Issues
Discussed S.2000- Equity for Artists Rights Act with Sen. Kohl's staff as well as companion bill H.R. 3688 with Rep. Nadler's staff. Expressed our interest and possible concerns with the collection and distribution of a royalty in Section 3 of the bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 31, 2012.
Original Filing: 300454866.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and stated our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced in upcoming session.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Participated in joint response to proposed rule CMS-9989-P on the Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans as published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2011. Encouraged HHS to consider the importance of flexibility and simplicity in the creation of SHOP Exchanges to ensure ease of access and compliance for small business owners and their employees.
Agencies Lobbied
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2011.
Original Filing: 300430150.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced. During meetings with members of the Senate, we indicated our support for S. 978, a bill to amend the ciriminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and S.968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300401649.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced. During meetings with members of the Senate, we indicated our support for S. 978, a bill to amend the ciriminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and S.968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 11, 2011.
Original Filing: 300361464.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4 - Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 - Advocated in favor of Section 2 a repeal of Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) by sending letters to members of the House and Senate.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced.
Copyright - Submitted a response to the U.S. Copyright Office regarding their January 24, 2011 Federal Register Notice (Docket No. RM 2010-6) concerning their pilot program for electronic group registration and registration of databases consisting primarily of photographic works. Our comments were appreciative of the Copyright Office's efforts to make registering groups of photographic works more efficient and requested further study into the possiblity of further streamlining the copyright registration process for photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Signatory to comments submitted by the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare in response to the December 12, 2010 Internal Revenue Service Notice 2011-1 as published in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2011-2 IRB 259. Our comments addressed the burdensome nature of the possible penalties faced by small busnesses due to the implementation of Highly Compensated Indvidual requirements established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) and offered possible remedies to same.
Agencies Lobbied
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Feb. 10, 2011.
Original Filing: 300360211.xml
Lobbying Issues
Participated as a signator on Small Business Coalition for Affordable Health Comments issued in response to Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight request for comment (Code #OCIIO-9989-NC) reagrding the Planning and Establishment of Exchange-Related Provisions in Title 1 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.Participated as signator to comments sumbitted by the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Health Care to Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversign in response to #OCIIO9991IFC2 regarding the Department of Health & Human Services Interim Final Rule for grandfathering health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2010.
Original Filing: 300315229.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced.
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 - Issued letters of support to Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Commitee encouraging the inclusion of Section 2042 a provision to allow self-employed buisness owners to deduct health care expenses pre-tax for one year.
OCIIO-991-IFC- Department of Health & Human Services Notice of Inquiry - Participate in Small Business Coalition for Affordable Health Care comments in response to the June 17, 2010 Department of Health & Human Services request for comments regarding the Interim Final Rules proposed for grandfathered health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in the Federal Register. The Coaltion put forth the opinion that the Interim Final Rules were neither favorable to small business owners nor did they follow the guidelines set for in the legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
S.Amdt. 4330 to H.R. 5297 Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 - Issued letters of support to amendment sponsor Sen. Boxer encouraging the inclusion of a provision in Senate's version of Small Business Jobs Act to provide the option of a standard deduction for home office expenses.
S.Amdt. 4596 to H.R. 5297 Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 - Supported amendent through correspondence issued to Senate by Small Business Coaltion for Affordable Health Care to encourage the inclusion of a provision to repeal the 1099 reporting mandate established by the Sec.9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 5141 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act - Reaffirmed support for bill repealling the 1099 reporting mandate established by the Sec.9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act through correspondence issued to U.S. House and bill sponsor, Rep. Daniel Lundgren [CA-3]. This includes supporting Rep. Lundgren's pursuit of discharge petition 111-13 to secure a vote for same.
Internal Revenue Service Notice 2010-51 - Responded to request for comment in July 29, 2010 Internal Revenue Bulletin 2010-29 regarding the amendments made to Section 6041 report requrements for payments to corporations and payments of gross proceeds with respect to property. Provided the IRS with information and insight as to the burden thes new tax reporting requirements create for small business photographers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300297690.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5141 - Small Business Paperwork Mandadate Elimiation Act. Participated in written correspondence addressed to the bill sponsor through a tax coalition of which we are a member, supporting the bill's repeal of Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590 as passed by the House and Senate).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Met with Senate Small Business Committee staff concerning the progress of the bill implementation and to explain the impact of Section 9006 "Expansion of Information Reporting Requirements" on small business owners.
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300277368.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with U.S. Copyright Office Counsel to discuss registration and deposit rules changes and their impact on professional photographers.
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America/Alliance of Visual Artists and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced.Copyright- Responded to request for written comments by the Office of Management and Budget outlinedon February 18, 2010 in FR. Doc. 2010-3539. Comments were submitted on March 23, 2010 concerning the impact of copyright infringment on the photographic industry and the costs it may pose on the overall U.S. economy; offered opinions on the Joint Strategic Plan to be undertaken by the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator; and outlined our organizational efforts to educate the photographic industry and consumers with regard to copyright law.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Copyright Office
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3950 -The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act - Met with members of Congress to discuss the impact of legislation on small business photographers and the importance of ensuring small business owners can gain access to quality and affordable health care. Participated in written orrespondence addressed to the leadership in both chambers on same topic through a health care coalition of which we are a member.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 26, 2010.
Original Filing: 300249946.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with members of Congress to discuss the importance of copyright laws to the photographic industry. Participated in in a letter sent to Chair and Ranking Member of House and Senate Judiciary Committees concerning the integration of the work done by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office in negotiating the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement and intellectual property legislation considered by Congress.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3950 -The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act - Addressed chamber via a coalition letter desgined to raise concern with provisions in the bill that would impact health care access and affordability for small business owners.
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300219053.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Submitted a response to the Federal Register Notice of proposed rulemaking on 37 CFR 202 [Docket No. RM 2009-3] concerinng Mandatory Deposit of Published Electornic Works Available Only Online.
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300190134.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with freshmen members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of American and state our position on any Orphan Works legislation that might be introduced.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
S. 979, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2009 - Met with key staff to introduce Professional Photographers of American / Alliance of Visual Artists and discuss health care navigator component as defined in Section 3103.
H.R. 1470, Equity for our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009 - Met with key staff to discuss how additional Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artist might provide additional support for bill.Engaged with staff members of Senators on Senate Finance and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committees. The purposes of introducing Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists and to discuss how draft legislation under each committee's jurisdiction would increase or impact small business owner's access to quality and affordable health care.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2009
Professional Photographers of America filed a lobbying registration on Oct. 13, 2013 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Feb. 10, 2009.
Original Filing: 300593359.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: General copyright law - Orphan Works more specifically; Small Business legislation - specifically health care . .
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300157812.xml
Lobbying Issues
Copyright - Met with freshman members of Congress to introduce Professional Photographers of America and state our position any Orphan Works legislation introduced. PPA also participated in a Congressional Briefing on Copyright.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1509, Home Office Deduction Simplification Act of 2009, all provisions as they relates to rewriting the tax code regarding the application of the home office tax deduction.
H.R. 1470, The Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act, all provisions as they relate to allowing self-employed business owners to pay health care related expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives,
1st Quarter, 2009
Professional Photographers of America / Alliance of Visual Artists filed a lobbying registration on March 11, 2009 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Feb. 10, 2009.
Original Filing: 300140407.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: General copyright law - Orphan Works more specifically; Small Business legislation - specifically health care .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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