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Show Congress How Vital Museums Are at Museums Advocacy Day 2019
Advocacy Alert – January 25, 2019 Show Congress How Vital Museums Are at Museums Advocacy Day 2019 A new Congress has convened facing an enormous list of timely policy debates, including support for museums. Together as a field … -
Make Your Mark at Museums Advocacy Day 2019
Advocacy Alert – January 18, 2019 Make Your Mark at Museums Advocacy Day 2019 – Register by Jan. 25 On February 25-26, museum supporters and professionals from around the country will take the case about the value of museums … -
New Year, New Congress! Two Opportunities to Connect with Your Legislators
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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!
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 …
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