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The Congressional Creative Rights Caucus is a bipartisan caucus dedicated to protecting the rights of the creative community.

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Nov 21, 2013 In The News

ASCAP sent their heavy-hitters to Washington, D.C., for a panel discussion on music licensing in today's digital landscape.

Nov 20, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Howard Coble(R-NC) and Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) welcomed the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) to Capitol Hill for a special performance and panel discussion focused on changes to the outdated licensing system in today's digital landscape.

Nov 20, 2013 In The News

Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) and Rep.

Nov 20, 2013 In The News

Intellectual property is big business. Copyright industries added over $1 trillion in value to the U.S. economy in a single year, accounting for almost 6.5% of the total U.S. GDP in 2012. That's according to a new study out from the International Intellectual Property Alliance® (they include that registered trademark symbol just in case you decide to pirate their catchy name).

Nov 19, 2013 In The News

We represent districts on opposite coasts with varying political views, but there is one thing on which we can agree: in North Carolina and California, we depend on a strong community of creators and innovators to spur job growth and drive our economy.  

Nov 9, 2013 In The News
Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-Calif.) was in fighting spirit when she stopped by the American Film Market this weekend, talking to industry execs and pledging to do battle on two key fronts: to make Section 181 permanent and to combat “horrible” piracy.
 
Nov 9, 2013 In The News

Chu spoke with TheWrap about what she learned from SOPA and why we need a permanent federal tax credit.

Since the defeat of the Stop Online Piracy Act, better known as SOPA, congresswoman Judy Chu has intensified her efforts to eradicate piracy. To succeed, Chu and her allies in the entertainment industry need to win the public back.

Nov 7, 2013 Press Release

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) released the following statement about her fellow Creative Rights Caucus co-Chair Howard Coble’s (R-NC) announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2014.

Sep 18, 2013 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) joined MPAA Chairman and CEO Senator Chris Dodd, along with Reps. Howard Coble (R-NC), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to release the results of a new study examining the role search engines play in introducing audiences to infringing TV shows and movies online.  Rep. Chu released the following statement:

Jul 30, 2013 In The News

The incomparable Beyoncé appeared at the Verizon Center on July 29 and July 30, and among the songs she performed was one of her latest hits, “Love on Top.” What may be surprising to the crowd is that Beyoncé did not write “Love on Top” entirely on her own.

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    Rep. Chu speaks at Movie and TV Magic Day. Credit: Daniel Swartz/Revamp.com
  • Welcome to the Creative Rights Caucus

    Some of the creative minds behind Frozen tallk about their work at Movie and TV Magic Day. Credit: Daniel Swartz/Revamp.com
  • Welcome to the Creative Rights Caucus

  • Welcome to the Creative Rights Caucus