Press Releases

Nov 13, 2014 Press Release
Event Featured Panel that Included Bestselling Author David Baldacci and Pulitzer Prize Winner Lawrence Wright

WASHINGTON, DC – The Creative Rights Caucus (CRC), in collaboration with The Association of American Publishers and The Authors Guild, hosted bestselling authors and publishers at the Capitol today to share unique experiences about the collaboration that transforms manuscripts into extraordinary books. As co-chairs of the CRC, Reps. Chu and Coble released the following statement:

Sep 11, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON- On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Judy Chu and Rep. Howard Coble partnered with members of the film and television industry to hold the first-ever “Beyond The Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day” on Capitol Hill.

May 21, 2014 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Howard Coble (R-NC), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Creative Rights Caucus, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill focusing on the mutually beneficial relationship between the technology and creative industries.

Apr 3, 2014 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Howard Coble (R-NC), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Creative Rights Caucus, in conjunction with the Directors Guild of America (DGA), co-hosted a roundtable discussion with Emmy-Award winning directors Anthony and Joe Russo.

Mar 13, 2014 Press Release
By Reps. Judy Chu and Tom Marino

Christine Filipak is a graphic designer and background vocalist for the popular band Nox Arcana. In a perfect world, she would pour all of her energy into her music — instead, she acts as a de facto copyright enforcer for her band.

Feb 20, 2014 Press Release

SANTA MONICA, CA – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Creative Rights Caucus, joined music creators and Recording Academy members for the first ever town hall in preparation of Grammy’s on the Hill. Rep. Chu advocated for an increased music creator presence on Capitol Hill, and released the following statement:

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Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) to Capitol Hill for a special performance and panel discussion focused on changes to the outdated licensing system in today's digital landscape.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 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:

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