1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

Strong copyright protections are essential for fostering innovation and creativity. Robust intellectual property rights incentivize creators, artists, and businesses to invest their time and resources into developing new works and technologies. Without these safeguards, there would be little motivation to create as others could freely copy and redistribute their efforts. Copyright laws promote progress by granting creators exclusive rights for a limited period, striking a balance between rewarding innovators and ensuring works eventually enter the public domain. Furthermore, copyright industries are major drivers of economic growth and employment. Sectors reliant on copyrights, such as publishing, music, film, software, and video games, contribute significantly to the national GDP and jobs market. Undermining protections would jeopardize this economic engine and diminish America's global competitiveness in these creative fields. While newly emerging technologies like artificial intelligence raise complex questions around copyrights, hasty actions to weaken protections risk stifling innovation and causing severe economic harm. A measured approach that upholds creators' rights while adapting to new realities is crucial. I urge you to consider the immense value robust copyright laws provide in promoting the very innovation and creativity that drive economic progress. Protect America's creators and copyright-based industries.