Nadler Wins Ranking Member Spot on Judiciary, Pleasing Creative/IP Rights Community

Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., was elected ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday 118-72 over Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., getting praise from the creative community for his long-standing record supporting copyright (see 1712180059). Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., touted Nadler's work banning bulk data collection, protecting privacy, fighting the increase in patent abuses and reviewing copyright laws. MPAA CEO Charles Rivkin welcomed Nadler’s victory, and the Content Creators Coalition said it looks forward to working with Nadler on reshaping music streaming rules, performance royalties and copyright protections to protect artists’ rights. NAB, BSA|The Software Alliance, RIAA and CreativeFuture also praised Nadler's election. Nadler said among top goals are protecting civil liberties and rule of law, supporting consumers and monitoring antitrust issues.