FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 5, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) held a press conference to launch the first-of-its-kind bipartisan Congressional Creators Caucus. The purpose of this new caucus is to bring the perspectives of online content creators into the public policy arena to educate Members of Congress on the unique challenges they face as the new start-ups of the modern economy. The Members were joined by numerous creators, including Matthew (MatPat) and Stephanie Patrick, founders of Edutainment Brand Theorist Media.

The rapid advancements in technology and the rise of social media platforms in the 21st century have brought about the emergence of not only creators but a thriving new sector: the Creator Economy, the vibrant ecosystem of online content creators operating on digital platforms, and the diverse businesses that have emerged to support them. As these digital entrepreneurs build businesses and their impact continues to grow, ensuring their voices are heard in the legislative process is imperative.

“As digital content creators’ online presence continues to reach billions globally, Congress must work to ensure resources and protections are in place to support their success in this new era of start-ups,” said Rep. Clarke. “Congress has a responsibility to meet this moment. That’s why I am proud to establish this caucus as a first-of-its-kind bipartisan forum for content creators and Congress to work together to address the challenges they face as nontraditional small businesses owners. Creators’ voices deserve to be heard throughout the policy making process, and the Creators Caucus is the key to ensuring they are.”

“The Congressional Creators Caucus seeks to empower more Americans to follow their dreams, build their own small businesses, and share their unique perspectives with the world,” said Rep. Van Duyne. “The Creators Caucus hopes to bring better understanding to how these developing small businesses are operating, what struggles they face, and how Congress can work with them to foster growth, opportunity, safety, and security for our digital creators and their viewers alike.”

“The creator economy is a powerful economic engine in the United States, making significant contributions to GDP and job growth. Creators are building business, growing audiences, and sharing their voices online. We are thankful to Representatives Clarke and Van Duyne for launching the Congressional Creators Caucus and look forward to continuing the work to support the growing creator ecosystem,” Alexandra Veitch, Senior Director, YouTube Government Affairs & Public Policy.

Watch the full press conference HERE.

View photos from the press conference HERE.

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