Why It Matters
Paramount Global represents a longstanding player in entertainment industry lobbying, with top priorities being combatting piracy and AI regulation.
Paramount’s lobbying has immediate policy impact potential across active legislative fronts. On copyright protection, the company’s advocacy for the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act aligns with bipartisan congressional momentum, with Senator Thom Tillis prioritizing IP enforcement. The NO FAKES Act addresses urgent congressional questions about AI-generated content, while Paramount’s push for the HITS Act production tax credits mirrors bipartisan legislative efforts to keep film production domestic.
By the Numbers
Paramount spent in Q3 2025 a whopping $1,290,000 reflecting sustained engagement rather than a strategic shift. The company uses in-house lobbying exclusively while maintaining relationships with 12 specialized external firms including Capitol Counsel LLC, FGS Global, and Ballard Partners.
Paramount’s in-house lobbying team comprises five experienced government affairs professionals, with four possessing direct congressional staff experience:
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Keith Richard Murphy – Former Communications and Technology Counsel for Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR); long tenure with Viacom Inc. (2006-2019)
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Joshua M. Brown – Four years as Legislative Director for Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA-48); over a decade lobbying for CBS Corp. (2007-2020)
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Daniel Fernandez – Six years of congressional experience including Legislative Assistant roles for Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR)
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Edward William Hill Jr. – Former Legislative Assistant for Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC-1)
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Kira Margarita Alvarez – Prior lobbying experience at Warner Media LLC and American Bar Association
The Agenda
Paramount Global is lobbying on multiple fronts critical to media operations. The company is pushing for stronger copyright protections including the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (H.R. 791) and Block BEARD Act. Paramount advocates for AI regulation through the NO FAKES Act (H.R. 2794/S.1367) to protect against unauthorized digital replicas.
Tax policy priorities include federal film and television production incentives like the HITS Act. The company also engages on telecommunications issues, children’s online safety, broadcast regulations, and international trade agreements.
Broader Context
Congress is actively legislating on Paramount’s core priorities. The Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act enjoys bipartisan support, with senators like Thom Tillis prioritizing IP enforcement. The NO FAKES Act advances as lawmakers scrutinize AI training on copyrighted content. Representatives Nicole Malliotakis and Judy Chu introduced bipartisan legislation to expand film production tax deductions. The Senate Commerce Committee examined sports broadcasting fragmentation, directly impacting Paramount+. The Kids Online Safety Act (S.1748) commands strong bipartisan backing.
Competitive Landscape
Paramount joins industry allies in pursuing these priorities. The Motion Picture Association Inc. and Discovery Communications LLC similarly lobby on streaming piracy and the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act, creating a unified industry voice. Both organizations focus on the NO FAKES Act and AI regulation, reflecting industry-wide concern about artificial intelligence threats to content creators.
The Bottom Line
The company’s experienced lobbying team is engaging on issues seeing active legislative momentum, with Congress advancing bipartisan bills on digital piracy, AI-generated content regulation, and film production tax credits—areas directly aligned with Paramount’s business interests.