Statement from MPAA CEO Charles Rivkin on Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s Appointment to Acting Ranking Member of House Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON – The following is a statement from Charles Rivkin, CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPAA), on the appointment of Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) to serve as the Acting Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee.

“Representative Nadler is well positioned to lead the Judiciary Committee Democrats. As the Acting Ranking Member, he is poised to play an instrumental role in protecting the rights of creators and a strong creative economy that supports 5.5 million American jobs.”

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