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New Year, New Congress! Two Opportunities to Connect with Your Legislators

By American Alliance of Museums

Looking for ways to connect with the new Congress? We’ve got tools you can use today! On Thursday, January 3 the 116th Congress was officially sworn-in to office. As noted in AAM’s “What the Midterm Elections Mean for …
Congratulations Museum Advocates – House Passes Reauthorization of IMLS!

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – December 20, 2018 Victory for Museum Advocates! House Passes Reauthorization of IMLS Museum advocates scored a major victory last night when the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 331 to 28 (170 …
Last Chance to Pass IMLS Reauthorization This Year, Please Contact Your Representative Today!

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – December 17, 2018 Last Chance to Pass IMLS Reauthorization This Year, Please Contact Your Representative Today! IMLS Reauthorization Current Status Critical legislation for the future federal support of museums is …
Registration Now Open for Museums Advocacy Day 2019 Feb. 25-26!

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – December 10, 2018 Registration Now Open for Museums Advocacy Day 2019 Feb. 25-26! Plus Important Legislative Action Item Below A new Congress convenes in 2019, facing an enormous list of policy issues, including …
Senate Committee Approves Reauthorization of IMLS

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – November 30, 2018 Senate HELP Committee Approves Reauthorization of IMLS Great news! The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee on Nov. 29 unanimously approved S. 3530, the Museum and Library …
What the Midterm Elections Mean for Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – November 12, 2018 What the Midterm Elections Mean for Museums Were you as gripped by the midterm elections as we have been? Following the Nov. 6 elections, the Alliance is pleased to share this brief analysis of historic …
Tell Congress – Cosponsor the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018!

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – October 3, 2018 Reauthorization of IMLS Now Underway in Congress The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary federal agency responsible for helping museums connect people to information and …
Great News – $2 Million Increase for IMLS Signed into Law Today!

By American Alliance of Museums

Great News! $2 Million Increase for IMLS Signed into Law Earlier today the president signed into law the fiscal year (FY) 2019 Labor-HHS-Education and Defense appropriations package that includes a $2 million increase for the Institute of …
Participate in National Voter Registration Day on 9/25!

By American Alliance of Museums

Participate in National Voter Registration Day on 9/25! Did you know that AAM is one of more than 3,000 National Partners of National Voter Registration Day? This important initiative works to help ensure that no one misses the chance to …
The 2017 Tax Law and Your Museum

By American Alliance of Museums

Advocacy Alert – August 30, 2018 How is the 2017 Tax Law Affecting Giving to Your Museum? The 2017 tax law vastly changed the charitable giving environment, lowering individual income tax rates, doubling the standard deduction, and …