Congress

CREATE Art Act Introduced in US House

April 13, 2024

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

September 21, 2023

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

April 27, 2023

The SCL Joins with the Wider Music Industry in Support of the HITS Act

November 16, 2022

Phonorecords IV Settlement Agreement Released In Full Following Transparency Demands

October 10, 2022

Music Creators Demands Phonorecords IV Settlement Transparency

October 4, 2022

Petition Launched to Update Copyright Laws – Sign Here

July 1, 2022

Statement on the Introduction of the SMART Copyright Act of 2022

March 28, 2022

CASE Act Passes Congress

December 22, 2020

The SCL Signs Letter to Congress

July 20, 2020

Jack Valenti Defends Performance Rights to Congress

March 19, 1986

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Chicago Songwriters Night

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7th SCL Awards

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3 / 14 / 2026

Oscar Reception

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SCL Sponsors Reception for the Congressional Musicians Caucus in Washington, D.C.

Nominees Announced for 7th SCL Awards®

Stephen Schwartz Presented with SCL Lifetime Achievement Award

Sara Bareilles Named an Ambassador of the Society of Composers & Lyricists

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