Advocacy

CREATE Art Act Introduced in US House


On Wednesday, April 10th, Reps. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Dan Kildee (D-MI), Greg Casar (D-TX), and Alexandria…

Rep. Adam Schiff Introduces SCL-Endorsed Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act Bill


The SCL thanks Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) for his introduction of the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure…

The SCL Joins in Comments to US Copyright Office on Generative AI


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

SCL Applauds Senators Brian Schatz and John Kennedy for Introducing the AI Labeling Act of 2023 


 October 26, 2023  The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA),…

The SCL Cosigns Comments on G7 Hiroshima AI Process as Requested by Commerce & State Department


The statement below was submitted at the request of the US State Department and US Department…

Annual Membership Meeting 2023


On Wednesday, October 11th in Los Angeles, the Society of Composers & Lyricists leadership updated SCL…

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…