Creator Economy Caucus

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Creator Economy Caucus
Co-Chairs Beth Van Duyne (R)
Yvette Clarke (D)
FoundedJune 5, 2025;2 months ago (2025-06-05)
Ideology Online content creators' interests

The Creator Economy Caucus, also called the Congressional Creators Caucus, is a bipartisan caucus of U.S. legislators whose members work to support online content creators. It was founded during the 119th Congress in June 2025 by Congressional Representatives Beth Van Duyne and Yvette Clarke. [1] [2] Its creation was advised by former YouTuber Matthew Patrick and his wife Stephanie.

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History

Content creators (including Matthew "MatPat" Patrick and Imane Anys) with Representatives Beth Van Duyne and Yvette Clarke at the caucus's launch in June 2025. Creator Economy Caucus launch, 2025 (4).jpg
Content creators (including Matthew "MatPat" Patrick and Imane Anys) with Representatives Beth Van Duyne and Yvette Clarke at the caucus's launch in June 2025.

The caucus was officially announced on June 5, 2025, at a press conference outside of the U.S. Capitol Building. Joining co-chairs Beth Van Duyne and Yvette Clarke were consultant and former YouTuber Matthew "MatPat" Patrick and his wife, Stephanie Patrick. Also present were executives from YouTube and Patreon, who announced support for the project. [3]

Policy goals

During the group's initial announcement, Matthew Patrick identified the promotion of internet privacy legislation, AI ethics, child safety, and "algorithmic responsibility" as key goals that were to be addressed by the caucus. [4] The caucus aims to, among other goals, develop a clearer tax code for content creators and their businesses. [5]

Membership

119th Congress

The caucus claimed to have about ten members as of June 2025, with Beth Van Duyne and Yvette Clarke serving as co-chairs. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Reps. Van Duyne and Clarke Launch Bipartisan Creators Caucus to Celebrate and Support Digital Content Development". Office of United States Representative Beth Van Duyne (Press Release). Washington, D.C. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  2. ↑ Silberling, Amanda (June 6, 2025). "Creators Caucus launches in Congress with support from Patreon, YouTube". TechCrunch . Archived from the original on June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Hale, James (June 6, 2025). "Content creators can now speak directly to Congress. What will that accomplish?". Tubefilter . Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ "'It's Our Hope': Former YouTuber MatPat Launches Creator Economy Caucus". The Times of India . June 11, 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Creators and Congress collaborate on new caucus launch". YouTube Official Blog. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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