Advocacy

SCL, SGA, and MCNA Applaud Introduction of Protect Working Musicians Act


SCL, SGA, and MCNA Applaud Congresswoman Deborah Ross for Introducing Legislation to Support Independent Musicians and…

Creator Groups Appeal for Action on Violations of the Berne Convention


The Society of Composers & Lyricists has joined with other US-based creators organizations to urge the…

SCL and SGA Write House Judiciary About “Five Years Later – The Music Modernization Act” Hearing


The SCL has joined in a letter with the Songwriters Guild of America to thank the…

SCL President Ashley Irwin Testifies on AI Before House Judiciary Subcommittee


On Wednesday, May 17th, SCL President Ashley Irwin testified on a panel of industry experts for…

SCL President Ashley Irwin to Testify at US House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing


[via House Judiciary Committee] The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet will…

The SCL Publishes Legislative Position Paper on Generative Artificial Intelligence


The Society of Composers & Lyricists has published the organization’s stance on the rapid introduction of…

SCL Joins Independent Professional Creators Writing US Congressional Leaders in Support of Collective Action


The Society of Composers & Lyricists were signatories on a letter written to leaders of the…

The SCL Joins in Comments to US Copyright Office About Fees for Late Royalty Payments


The Society of Composers & Lyricists have joined with the Songwriters Guild of America and Music…

The SCL Joins Human Artistry Campaign


The SCL has joined the Human Artistry Campaign, an industry-wide partnership to protect music creators and…

Music Creators Requests Congressional Judiciary Committees Assist In Phonorecords IV Rate Settlement


Music Creators North America, with the Society of Composers & Lyricists and Songwriters Guild of America,…