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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 … -
Participate in National Voter Registration Day on 9/25!
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
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 … -
Appropriations Continues, Urge Senate to Support $2 Million Increase for IMLS
Appropriations Continues, Urge Senate to Support $2 Million Increase for IMLS Advocacy Alert – August 15, 2018 Urge Senators to Support $2 Million Increase for IMLS The United States Senate returns from its August recess today … -
Recess Gets Underway, Share Your Story with Your Elected Officials
Advocacy Alert – July 30, 2018 Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum – Use the AAM “How To” Guide! We’re thrilled to be hearing from museums that are scheduling and planning for their upcoming Invite Congress … -
UPDATE: House of Representatives Defeats Proposed Cuts to NEH & NEA
Advocacy Alert – July 19, 2018 UPDATE: House of Representatives Defeats Proposed Cuts to NEH & NEA Congratulations museum advocates! Thanks to your calls and emails this week, the Grothman amendment to cut NEH and NEA funding was … -
House to Vote on NEA & NEH Budget Cuts – Call Your Representative Today!
Advocacy Alert – July 17, 2018 HOUSE TO VOTE ON NEA & NEH BUDGET CUTS – CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY! The U.S. House of Representatives today will begin consideration of spending measures on the House floor, including the …
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American Alliance of Museums and Coalition Partners File Amicus Brief to Protect IMLS from Unlawful Dismantling
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For Immediate Release Rhode Island–Today, after months of coordinated preparation, …