FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2018
CONTACT: Johanna Tschebull
202.833.1717
House Amendment Proposes $23 Million Cut to NEA; House to Vote on Cut Today!
In the past few months, Congress has continued to demonstrate bipartisan support for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), with both House and Senate Appropriations Committees approving a budget for the U.S. Department of Interior that includes $155 million in funding for the NEA and NEH. This would be a $2 million increase for the cultural agencies and would reach the funding amount that arts advocates have been requesting for years.
Today the full House of Representatives will vote on the Interior budget, an occurrence that has been rare in recent years that have seen numerous continuing resolutions and omnibus funding bills. Last night, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) offered an amendment that would cut the cultural agencies by $23 million in an effort to cut spending.
The Senate may have a floor vote on the Interior budget in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for additional updates from Dance/USA
Thank you for your ongoing advocacy!
To learn more about these and other issues, visit Dance/USA’s advocacy page. And please take a minute to join arts advocates from across the U.S. in urging Congress to support policies and legislation that impact the arts sector.
About Dance/USA
Propelled by our belief that dance can inspire a more just and humane world, Dance/USA will amplify the power of dance to inform and inspire a nation where creativity and the field thrive.
Dance/USA is the national service organization for the professional dance field. Established in 1982, Dance/USA champions an inclusive and equitable dance field by leading, convening, advocating, and supporting individuals and organizations. Dance/USA’s core programs are focused in the areas of engagement, advocacy, research, and preservation. Learn more about Dance/USA at danceusa.org.
