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Advocacy & Public Policy
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he Academy’s year-round Advocacy work makes it easy for music creators and fans to stay informed, engaged and active to support the policies that affect music and its makers. District Advocate On District Advocate Day, the largest nationwide grassroots lobbying campaign for music, Academy members visit the district offices of their congressional members to discuss the issues that matter most to music makers. GRAMMYs On The Hill Each spring, GRAMMY winners and nominees descend on the nation’s capital to advocate for creators’ rights,
The Recording Academy’s congressional briefing on Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California. From left: Rep. Michael McCaul, Jac Ross, Cyndi Lauper, Rep. Norma Torres, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Rodney Jerkins, Rep. Linda Sánchez, and Rep. Billy Long
while thousands of members across the country join the effort online. GRAMMY Fund For Music Creators This political action committee gives members the opportunity to help protect the rights of music makers by supporting the Academy’s congressional champions. COVID-19 Relief When the government began discussions on a COVID-19 relief bill, the Academy was there to ensure creators’ needs were met. The Academy’s Washington, D.C.-based Advocacy office collaborated with Academy membership to lobby for the CARES Act, which contained a number of key protections and provisions
benefitting music creators, including a new unemployment program for selfemployed workers, small business loans and dedicated arts funding. The Advocacy office also opened a helpline to aid Academy members navigate government assistance programs and continues to advocate for additional relief programs that will ensure all music makers and businesses can weather the pandemic.
STAY INFORMED Need policy updates and an action tool that allows you to connect directly with legislators? Visit grammy.com/advocacy
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