{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/media/press-releases/kamlager-dove-salazar-carter-launch-bipartisan-moments-caucus-champion", "Kamlager-Dove, Salazar, Carter Launch Bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus to Champion America\u2019s Creative and Entertainment Economy", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Sydney Kamlager-Dove", "K000400", "kamlager-dove.house.gov", "kamlager-dove", "https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) launched the bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment, & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus, a forum to educate and engage Members of Congress on issues affecting America\u2019s creative and entertainment economy. The caucus is co-chaired by Reps. Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Rep. Mar\u00eda Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Troy Carter (D-LA).\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s creative and entertainment sectors are economic powerhouses, generating more than $1 trillion each year and supporting over five million good\u2011paying jobs. Yet for far too long, Congress has failed to give these industries and the workers and creators who power them the attention and support they deserve,\u201d said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. \u201cI\u2019m proud to represent a vibrant district at the heart of America\u2019s creative and entertainment economy and excited to bring the voices, priorities, and perspectives of these industries directly to Congress through the bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus. Together, we will champion the people who make this economy thrive and ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in entertainment and culture.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica has always understood the power of a great story, a great song, a great game, or a great performance,\u201d said Rep. Salazar. \u201cIn Miami, we see that power every day, where music, television, sports, fashion, and culture come together and reach audiences across the country and throughout Latin America. I\u2019m proud to be a founding member of the MoMEntS Caucus, which will bring lawmakers and creative industries together to better understand the challenges they face, protect creative rights, and keep American talent and innovation leading on the world stage.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn Louisiana, creativity is woven into the fabric of our communities,\u201d said Rep. Carter. \u201cArt bears culture. It speaks truth to power. It tells stories, challenges injustice, sparks dialogue, builds community, and inspires hope. I\u2019m proud to be a Co-Chair of the bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus, which provides a critical opportunity for us to prioritize America\u2019s creative and entertainment industries, which contribute so much to our nation\u2019s history, economy, and culture.\u201d\n\n\"Music and the broader creative economy are engines of American jobs, culture, and influence that reach every corner of the globe. With the launch of the MoMEntS Caucus, Co-Chairs Kamlager-Dove, Salazar and Carter have created a dedicated voice in Congress that will work to advance the policies that let songwriters, artists, athletes, and all creators thrive. I am proud to join today\u2019s official launch,\u201d said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.\n\n\u201cStorytelling has the power to shape culture and connect people across communities,\u201d said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming, STARZ. \u201cAt STARZ, we believe in \u200b opportunities for talented storytellers to bring bold, distinctive stories to audiences. We aim to take the lead in driving impact that is intentional and continue to invest in opening doors for talent in front of and behind the camera. We are proud to be a day-one supporter of the bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus and look forward to working with its members to ensure the creative community continues to have a seat at the table as policies affecting our industry take shape.\u201d\n\n\"Every day on TikTok, American creators turn their ideas and passions into careers, businesses and culture that reach audiences around the world. We are proud to support the launch of the MoMEntS Caucus to help ensure America's creators can continue to innovate, grow and thrive,\" said Nicole Nason, Head of Public Policy at TikTok USDS Joint Venture.\n\n\u201cSports and entertainment are not only powerful drivers of culture\u2014they also support job creation, generate meaningful economic impact, and bring communities together. TKO is proud to support the launch of the MoMEntS Caucus, which gives this dynamic ecosystem a stronger voice in Washington on policies that recognize the broad economic and social impact of sports, while encouraging responsible growth of the industry,\u201d said Rich\u00e9 McKnight, Chief Legal Officer, TKO Group.\n\nThe MoMEntS Caucus will focus on the industries that define our cultural identity and global influence, including film, television, and broadcasting; music; sports and live entertainment; fashion and beauty; gaming, esports, and interactive media; streaming and digital platforms; content creators and the influencer economy; literary and publishing; and visual and performing arts.\n\nThe caucus will work to:\n\nHighlight the economic, cultural, and diplomatic importance of these industries;\n\nAdvance policies that strengthen workforce pathways and protect creative rights;\n\nSupport innovation, competition, and responsible platform practices; and\n\nEncourage U.S. cultural exchange and leadership on the global stage.\n\nAdditional members of the MoMEntS Caucus include Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Ted W. Lieu (D-CA), and Nikema Williams (D-GA).", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/media/press-releases/kamlager-dove-salazar-carter-launch-bipartisan-moments-caucus-champion"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.0960350520908833, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}