Arts/Entertainment

FY26 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Arts discussed issues re proposed amendments to Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016

General issues related to the writing of film and tv. Issues related to improper use of AI in the film and tv industry.

Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.

Issues related to competition in the media marketplace

H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act

Discussed issues re proposed amendments to Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016

H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act

Issues related to event ticketing

Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 12 / S. Con. Res. 8 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 861 / S. 326 - American Music Fairness Act RAP Act - First Amendment protection of lyrical content Issues related to generative Artificial Intelligence technology Issues related to AI deepfakes Transparency of Artificial Intelligence models H.R. 2794 / S. 1367 - NO FAKES Act - unauthorized use of AI voice clones and digital replicas S. 5379 - TRAIN Act Issues concerning speculative and deceptive ticketing practices Website blocking

(H.R. 4754/S.2431) - FY2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Title III - provisions related to the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. EOs, grant rescissions/cancellations, and policy shifts that affect faculty, students, programs, and core research and education missions.

Regulatory and legislative issues related to the live entertainment industry.

Looted artwork. H.R.4235/S.1884 - Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025.

Issues related to the foreign distribution of U.S. films.

Issues related to ticketing

Issues related to anti-money laundering as it relates to antiquities and art; Issues related to digital art

Ticketing legislation.

Policy and legislation impacting the live event ticketing industry

Regulatory and legislative issues related to the live entertainment industry. Issues related to transparency and accountability to ticket sales pricing. Competition issues in the ticketing sector.

Support for live event venues. Ticketing reforms.

Transportation, Education, Arts, and Museum issues

Issues related to awareness of independently-produced public broadcast programming; Issues related to H.R. 4, the Recissions Act of 2025

Compliance issues in the entertainment industry Competition in the entertainment and streaming industries

Advocating against the proposed buyout of Electronic Arts

General issues related to the video game industry: including IP protection, e-commerce, player health/safety, and free expression. No specific legislation.

Support for robust funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities

H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act

Issues related to online ticket sales and the ticketing industry

Issues as they relate to Arts and Entertainment.

H.R. 6165 CREATIVE Act. To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish a grant program to increase job opportunities for artists and creative professionals, improve the quality and availability of arts facilities and arts-related programming, and for other purposes.

Entertainment Industry Issues Privacy issues Artificial Intelligence issues