House Committee Approves H.R.7
Bill Includes Reduced Funding for Museums
Following a full day of debate on Feb. 2, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved, (29-24), H.R.7 - a transportation reauthorization bill which includes language to eliminate the current funding category dedicated to supporting transportation museums, and the dedicated funding for the Transportation Enhancements Program. The Senate
may
consider its transportation bill, S.1813, the week of Feb. 6, following consideration of FAA reauthorization. The full House may consider H.R.7 the week of Feb. 13.
What Can You Do?
- Send a letter to your Representative or Senator urging them not to eliminate this important funding category.
- Find examples of Transportation Enhancements projects funded in your state.
- See additional information about the House and Senate bills.
Museums Advocacy Day is Feb. 27-28, in Washington, DC
Registration for Museums Advocacy Day has closed, and is
being considered on a case-by-case basis. If you would like
to participate, please call 202-218-7703.
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Legislative Update and Our Heartfelt Thanks
As 2011 came to a close, Congress finalized funding for IMLS and other federal agencies, including additional fudning cuts. Here is a recap on where things stand, a review of some 2011 accomplishments, and opportunities for advocacy in the new year. Advocacy Alert: Effective Advocacy Begins with Good Data!
Will you share a few key pieces of your museum's financial data to help AAM fight for all museums, on Capitol Hill and elsewhere? Museums need credible, comprehensive data to make the best case to policymakers and other key stakeholders. Learn more and enter your data
Become Part of Let's Move! Museums & Gardens
Let's Move! Museums & Gardens is the museum component of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign to address childhood obesity by promoting healthy food choices and physical activity. Through the Let's Move! Museums & Gardens initiative, museums, zoos, public gardens, historic sites and science and technology centers can join the call to action.
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