AGMA urges its members to help protect vital funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These funds support millions of union jobs for creative professionals in every state and provide all Americans with access to enriching programs that lift up local economies.
We have been informed by the Department of Professional Employees (DPE) that there are proposed amendments to cut NEA and NEH funding by over 23%, which amounts to $48 million for each agency. These cuts would be devastating to the performing arts industry. Now is the time to invest in the NEA and NEH, not cut funding. We hear that the vote on this could happen as early as 9:00 p.m. ET TONIGHT!
AGMA members are encouraged to contact their representatives to express their opposition to slashing arts funding and to urge a NO vote on these amendments. By calling the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121, a switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.