Legislative Advocacy

The mission of SAG’s Government Relations Department is to advocate for a legislative and regulatory environment that protects and supports Screen Actors Guild members. In accordance with policies set by the SAG National Board of Directors, the department develops and manages strategies to inform and influence public policy at city, state, federal and international levels. This is achieved by monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, conducting lobbying and grassroots campaigns, participating in national and local coalitions, creating forums and educational tools, and promoting positive relations with other organizations. The Government Relations Department works closely with other entertainment unions and guilds, outside advocacy organizations, as well as the larger labor movement, to ensure coordinated approaches on government relations at all levels. Our efforts range from fighting “runaway production” and theft of copyrighted material to advocating for fair and just tax laws for artists and the proper protection against unauthorized commercial use of actors’ images through Right of Publicity laws.