House Lawmakers Caution FCC on Copyright Protections of Set-top Proposal
Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., and Ted Deutch, D-Fla., led a letter to the FCC Friday on concerns about the copyright protections of the set-top box proposal. “Payments under our copyright licensing system enable these creators to continue their work, but…
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if the FCC’s proposal fails the copyright and licensing system, it could undermine our creative ecosystem and have serious implications for the jobs of those who produce our film and television content,” Collins said in a statement. Deutch had similar concerns: “As a member of the Creative Rights Caucus and a co-chair of the House Songwriters Caucus, I understand how important it is to protect the millions of Americans who produce exceptional television, movies, and music as part of our nation’s creative community.” Twenty-one other lawmakers from both parties signed the letter.