Act Now!  Ask Congress to Join House Appropriations Letter Supporting Office of Museum Services

 

Representatives Paul Tonko (NY-21) and Louise Slaughter (NY-28) are circulating a "Dear Colleague" letter in the House of Representatives encouraging Members of Congress to join their letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging $50 million for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

 

Click HERE to ask your Representative to SIGN THE TONKO/SLAUGHTER APPROPRIATIONS LETTER today.

 

The Tonko/Slaughter letter highlights the many educational and other vital services museums provide and asks the Appropriations Committee to support $50 million for FY10 (a $15 million increase over FY09) for OMS. These funds will help to protect collections nationwide and to help museums continue to meet the increasing demands for their unique programs and services.

 

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development.