Legislation that affects libraries, archives and museums
Posted by Jennifer on 19 May, 2008 in Library News, Preservation
“Preserving the American Historical Record” Act Introduced in House of Representatives!
May 14, 2008—H.R. 6056, new legislation to preserve the American historical record, was introduced in Congress today and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. You can help ensure its adoption! Read more.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Reauthorization
H.R. 5582 would reauthorize NHPRC at an annual level of $20 million for FY 2010–2014 — double the amount of the current authorization. Read more.
The Artist-Museum Partnership Act (AMPA)
AMPA aims to allow artists, writers, and composers who donate works to museums and libraries to take a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of their work. Help keep this bill alive by contacting your senators to encourage their support! Here is a sample letter that you can adapt on your letterhead and fax.
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