News

Legislative Update - September 2008: Breakthrough Agreement Announced between Music Industry Groups

Legislative Update - August 2008: Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008

Legislative Update - May 2008: PRO IP ACT

Update - Copyright Royalty Board Mechanical Rate Hearing - July 2008

Legislative Update - Higher Education Opportunity Act (H.R.4137) - August 2008

Legislative Update - May 2008: PRO IP ACT

Update - Copyright Royalty Board Mechanical Rate Hearing - March 2008

ASCAP Launches 'Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers'

Copyright Royalty Board Begins Critical Mechanical Rate Hearing

Legislative Update - March 2008: PRO IP ACT

Legislative Update - January 2008: New Performance Rights Act Introduced

ASCAP sponsors CBC's 23rd Annual Jazz Forum and Concert featuring Drummer Great Roy Haynes

The Little Mermaid's Big Splash

ASCAP and i-SAFE Bring Youth Music Piracy Educational Program to Capitol Hill

Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas visits ASCAP in New York

ASCAP's Songwriter Night on Capitol Hill Honors National Treasure Stevie Wonder

Background on Recent Court Decision from ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento

Congress Recesses in November Without Passing Copyright Related Legislation

Congressional Black Caucus; Jazz violinist Regina Carter's Quintet is featured at Rep. John Conyers Annual CBCF Jazz Event

Legislative Update - May 2006: New Tax Law Benefits Songwriters

A Toast to Tony

ASCAP celebrates the opening of The Color Purple

The Congressional Black Caucus Honors Living Jazz Legend Dr. Billy Taylor

A Special Message from Marilyn Bergman: President and Chairman of the Board

ASCAP Songwriter Testifies on Capitol Hill in Favor of Empowering Copyright Owners to Fight Illegal File-Swapping

Joint Statement of ASCAP, BMI and NMPA on Internet Uses of Music

Lyle Lovett Testifies on the Internet Uses of Music

ASCAP's Marilyn Bergman Speaks Out On "Work For Hire" Law

Board Member Dean Kay Testifies on Internet Webcasts

1999 - 2000 Legislation Concerning Intellectual Property Rights

A history of ASCAP's legislative efforts from 1993 to 1998

The Evolution of Music Licensing -- Point by Point

The Four Major Legislative Developments of 1997-98

Fairness in Music Licensing Legislation: Q&A