Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 6 and H. Con. Res. 16, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to internet radio licensing and rates; proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; issues relating to the "first sale" doctrine; H.R.2482, the "Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2013," relating to tax deductions for charitable contributions of musical and other creative works.
Duration: November 1, 2007
to
June 30, 2013
General Issues: Arts/Entertainment , Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Spending: about $220,000 (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 2007: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Copyright Office,, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Communications Commission (FCC),, Y
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U.S. Copyright Office
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.
2nd Quarter, 2013
Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER terminated an engagement in which they represented THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA on July 10, 2013.
Original Filing: 300570175.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 6 and H. Con. Res. 16, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to internet radio licensing and rates; proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; issues relating to the "first sale" doctrine; H.R.2482, the "Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2013," relating to tax deductions for charitable contributions of musical and other creative works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Arts/Entertainment/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 10, 2013.
Original Filing: 300548546.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 6 and H. Con. Res. 16, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to internet radio licensing and rates; proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; issues relating to the "first sale" doctrine.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Arts/Entertainment/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 3, 2013.
Original Filing: 300525641.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; H.R. 6652, the "Making United States Independents Competitive Act."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; H.R. 6652, the "Making United States Independents Competitive Act."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 2, 2012.
Original Filing: 300503673.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 11, 2012.
Original Filing: 300482565.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 4, 2012.
Original Filing: 300457646.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 4, 2012.
Original Filing: 300434552.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 4, 2011.
Original Filing: 300410614.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 7, 2011.
Original Filing: 300386735.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 4, 2011.
Original Filing: 300359991.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7 and H. Con. Res. 21, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Arts/Entertainment/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 4, 2011.
Original Filing: 300334940.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 3689, the "Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010," and the companion House version making technical amendments to the copyright law; S. 3804, the
"Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act," and other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 3689, the "Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010," and the companion House version making technical amemdments to the copyright law; S. 3804, the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act," and other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 1, 2010.
Original Filing: 300308524.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 3689, the "Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010," and potential House legislation making technical amendments to the copyright law; potential legislation relating to orphan works; S. 3804, the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act," and other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; H.R. 5257, the "Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 3689, the "Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010," and potential House legislation making technical amendments to the copyright law; potential legislation relating to orphan works; S. 3804, the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act," and other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; H.R. 5257, the "Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 7, 2010.
Original Filing: 300282518.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 5257, the "Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act"; S. 3186, S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation making technical amendments to the copyright law; potential legislation relating to orphan works; issues relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 5257, the "Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act"; S. 3186, S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation making technical amendments to the copyright law; potential legislation relating to orphan works; issues relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 1, 2010.
Original Filing: 300254117.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act"; S. 3186, S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation relating to orphan works; issues relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act"; S. 3186, S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation relating to orphan works; issues relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 4, 2010.
Original Filing: 300227261.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act"; S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458, H.R. 3924, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 1319, the "Informed P2P Users Act"; S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 1, 2009.
Original Filing: 300199951.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458 and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 3458 and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 1670, H.R. 2994, and H.R. 3570, relating to reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Act; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 13, 2009.
Original Filing: 300175912.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 7, 2009.
Original Filing: 300144228.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S.379, H.R. 848, H. Con. Res. 49, and S. Con. Res. 14, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation relating to royalty payments for audiovisual downloads; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; possible reintroduction of the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 7, 2009.
Original Filing: 300114367.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464; H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 1, 2008.
Original Filing: 300087601.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464; H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 7, 2008.
Original Filing: 300061469.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 2317, S. 522, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 2317, S. 522, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 3, 2008.
Original Filing: 300032375.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, and H. Con. Res. 244, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 2317, S. 522, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; potential legislation on orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, and H. Con. Res. 244, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S.1353and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 2317, S. 522, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; potential legislation on orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
0th Quarter, 2007
In MM, Mr. JAMES SCHWEITZER lobbied for THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 11, 2007.
Original Filing: 200039174.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S.256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; proposed legislation relating to a public performance right in sound recordings for terrestrial radio; H.R. 1689 and issues relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 522 and other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally.
Agencies Lobbied
Y
Y
U.S. Copyright Office
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S.256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposalsrelating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; proposed legislation relating to a public performance right in sound recordings for terrestrial radio; H.R. 1689 and issues relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 522 and other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally.
Agencies Lobbied
Y
Y
U.S. Copyright Office
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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