NARRIC ROME

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (the Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2022 and Fy 2023. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Fund the U.S. Department of Educations Assistance to Arts Education program at $40 million. Provide $2 billion in support for the Student Support & Academic Enrichment Grants under Title IV, Part A, to support Well-Rounded Education. Provide $1.8 billion in support for the Nita Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) after-school program. Provide at least $4 million for the Institute of Education Science to implement a Fast Response Survey System (FRSS) study in the arts; include pre-K-12 arts education in the annual School and Staffing Survey and other data instruments; and, restore and appropriately fund the arts in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), including full and robust assessments in dance, theater, media arts, music, and visual art

Support legislation to invest in the countrys creative economy and workforce and promote economic inclusion; to recognize artists, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit arts organizations as contributors to the small business community; improve and revitalize rural, remote, and underserved populations; and support the creative economy through federal programs and actions. Support for these bills: o Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act (CREATE Act) HR 6381 / S.3521 o Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce Act (PLACE Act) HR 6569 / S.3560 o 21st Century Federal Writers Project Act (21CFWP) HR 3054 o Creative Economy Revitalization Act (CERA) HR 5019 / S. 2858 o Performing Arts Tax Parity Act (PATPA) HR 4750 / S. 2872 o Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act H.R. 1945/S. 753 o Saving Transit Arts Resources Act (STAR Act) HR 2380 o Arts Education for All Act (AEFA) HR 5581

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2022 and FY 2023).

Support flexibility to allow local transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. This is supported in the Saving Transit Art Resources Act (STAR Act) HR 2380

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance, as seen in the CREATE Act (S.650/H.R. 1519) and the PLACE Act (S.3232). In support of provisions pertaining to COVID-19 relief packages (The CARES ACT, the HEROES Act), including: -Paycheck Protection Program implementation and extenstion -Unemployment insurance implementation and extension

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2021 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (H.R.1793, Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 1260), the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3121).

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2021).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of provisions pertaining to supporting artists, arts organizations, and creative workers in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (H.R. 748, S. 3548).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance, as seen in the CREATE Act (S.650/H.R. 1519) and the PLACE Act (S.3232). In support of provisions pertaining to COVID-19 relief packages (The CARES ACT, the HEROES Act), including: -Paycheck Protection Program implementation and extenstion -Unemployment insurance implementation and extension

Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to supporting artists, arts organizations, and creative workers in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (H.R. 748, S. 3548).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2021. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2021 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

Support language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 (NDAA) to include creative arts therapies as part of an interdisciplinary treatment model in the Department of Defense.

Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2021 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance, as seen in the CREATE Act (S.650/H.R. 1519) and the PLACE Act (S.3232). In support of provisions pertaining to COVID-19 relief packages (The CARES ACT, the HEROES Act), including: -Paycheck Protection Program implementation and extenstion -Unemployment insurance implementation and extension

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2021. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support language in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 (NDAA) to include creative arts therapies as part of an interdisciplinary treatment model in the Department of Defense.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (H.R.1793, Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 1260), the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3121).

In support of provisions pertaining to supporting artists, arts organizations, and creative workers in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (H.R. 748, S. 3548).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2021. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2021 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2021).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance, as seen in the CREATE Act (S.650/H.R. 1519) and the PLACE Act (S.3232).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2020 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2020).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2020. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2020 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (H.R.1793, Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 1260), the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3121).

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2020. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (H.R.1793, Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 1260), the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3121).

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2020).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2020).

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2020 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2020. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2020. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (H.R.1793, Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 1260), the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), and the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3121).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 3437) to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 1963). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.650/H.R. 1519).

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (H.R.1793, Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2019). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 1260) and the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651).

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2020).

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Ever Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2020. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2019 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.661/H.R. 1649).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2019 (H.R. 3358/S.1771). Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of tool replacement assistance for self-employed workers after disasters (Section 108 of the CREATE Act, S.661/H.R. 1649).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 102). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.661/H.R. 1649).

In support of tool replacement assistance for self-employed workers after disasters (Section 108 of the CREATE Act, S.661/H.R. 1649).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2019).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2019 (H.R. 3358/S.1771). Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (as seen in H.R. 1830/S. 1174, The Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2017). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code, including support of the Universal Charitable Deduction (H.R. 3988/S.2123), the Legacy IRA Act (H.R. 1337),and the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 5771).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S.661/H.R. 1649).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2019 (H.R. 3358/S.1771). Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).

In support of tool replacement assistance for self-employed workers after disasters (Section 108 of the CREATE Act, S.661/H.R. 1649).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 102). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Support to enact the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act to reinstate flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects and facilities.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S661/H.R. 1649).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2018 and FY 2019 (H.R. 3358/S.1771). Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of tool replacement assistance for self-employed workers after disasters (Section 108 of the CREATE Act, S.661/H.R. 1649).

In support of improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, H.R. 102). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 and FY 2019).

In support of tool replacement assistance for self-employed workers after disasters (Section 108 of the CREATE Act, S.661/H.R.1649).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S. 661 and HR 1649, The Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act).

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities.

Support for maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (as seen in HR 1830 and S. 1174, The Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2017). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code. Support for retaining the full value and scope of the charitable tax deduction and preserving the provision as an itemized deduction. Work on this issue was related to H.R. 1.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2018 (H.R. 3358/S. 1771). Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2018 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. Support compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (as seen in HR 1830, The Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2017). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code. Support for retaining the full value and scope of the charitable tax deduction and preserving the provision as an itemized deduction.

In support of tool replacement assistance for self-employed workers after disasters (Section 108 of the CREATE Act, S.661/H.R.1649).

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , FY 2018).

Support improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, HR 102). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2018. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , FY 2017 and FY 2018).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S. 661 and HR 1649, The Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act).

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2018 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

Support improving access to complementary alternative treatments for veterans, including creative arts therapies (as seen in the Expanding Care for Veterans Act, HR 102). Support preserving access to affordable healthcare coverage for artists and other creative occupations.

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities.

Support for maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2018 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

In support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries (as seen in HR 1830, The Artist-Museum Partnership Act of 2017). Provisions pertaining to treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code. Support for retaining the full value and scope of the charitable tax deduction and preserving the provision as an itemized deduction.

Support flexibility to allow transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities.

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations for FY 2017 and FY 2018. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. Support compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (as seen in S. 661 and HR 1649, The Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act).

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - P.L. 114-95) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education program within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations. Support for funding of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG), part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - P.L. 114-95), within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for retaining the full value and scope of the charitable tax deduction and preserving the provision as an itemized deduction. Provisions in existing legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to the treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code. Support for reinstating fair market tax deductions for donated artist works of art including the reintroduction of The Artist-Museum Partnership Act (S. 931/H.R. 4948).

Support for arts education in implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - P.L. 114-95) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education program within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations. Support for funding of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG), part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - P.L. 114-95), within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities H.R. 5538/S. 3068). In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (CREATE Act S. 2648) In opposition to H.Amdt 1218 to the U.S. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 (H.R. 5293) concerning funding restrictions to U.S. military bands.

Support for arts education in implementationof the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - P.L. 114-95) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education program within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017) In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (CREATE Act S. 2648) In opposition to H.Amdt 1218 to the U.S. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017 (H.R. 5293) concerning funding restrictions to U.S. military bands.

In support of provisions pertaining to growing the creative economy, including economic development tools and disaster assistance (CREATE Act S. 2648)

Support for the Community Access Preservation Act (the CAP Act, S.1244) or other legislation that would accomplish similar goals to preserve public, educational and governmental (PEG) access television channels for local communities. Support for maintaining current funding levels for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting.

Support for increased funding and resources to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the FY 2017 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

Support for arts education in implementationof the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - P.L. 114-95) and funding for the Assistance for Arts Education program within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations. Support for full funding for the Office of Museum Services (OMS) within the institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Support for enacting the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reduce the total processing time for petitions filed by, or on behalf of, nonprofit arts-related organizations.

Support for retaining the full value and scope of the charitable tax deduction and preserving the provision as an itemized deduction. Provisions in existing legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to the treatment of the nonprofit sector in the tax code. Support for reinstating fair market tax deductions for donated artist works of art including the reintroduction of The Artist-Museum Partnership Act (S. 931).

Support for arts education in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (The Every Student Succeeds Act - H.R. 5/S. 1177) and funding for the Arts in Education program within Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations (H.R. 3020/S. 1695).

In support of provisions pertaining to the funding of the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities (U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016, H.R. 2822/S. 1645).

Support for arts education in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act & reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences. Provisions pertaining to adding the arts to STEM education (H.R. 4186-FIRST Act and U.S. Department of Education's proposed supplemental priorities and definitions for discretionary grant programs.)

-S.1813- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century -H.R. 7 - American Energy and Intrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

-Worked on provisions relating to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Act -S.1813- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century -H.R. 7 - American Energy and Intrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

-Worked on provisions relating to the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Act. S.1813

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities H.Res. 1582 - in support of passage of a resolution honoring Americans for the Arts on its 50th anniversary

FY2011 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations -provisions pertaining to arts education programs at the Department of Education -provisions pertaining to appropriations of the Office of Museum Services with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Arts Education Provisions relating to the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

S.1023/H.R.2935 The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 -Provisions relating to cultural toursim

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2011 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

The Affordable Health Choices Act -provisons relating to the arts in healthcare -provisions relating to tax incentives for small nonprofits organizations

The Affordable Health Choices Act -provisons relating to the arts in healthcare -provisions relating to tax incentives for small nonprofits organizations

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

H.R. 1126/S.405 - in support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries H.R. 1250 - in support of provisions that would allow individuals to roll over their IRA's to charity without incurring tax

S.1023/H.R.2935 The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 -Provisions relating to cultural toursim

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

The Affordable Health Choices Act -provisons relating to the arts in healthcare

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endoment for the Humanities (NEH) H.R.I - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -provisions pertaining to funding for the National Endowment for the Arts Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2009 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

H.R. 1524/S. 548 - in support of provisions that would allow artists to take a fair market value deduction for contributions of their own works to museums and libraries H.R. 1419/S. 819 - in support of provisions that would allow individuals to roll over their IRA's to charity without incurring tax

S. 234, S. 337, H.R. 1597, H.R. 1320, H.R. 1597 - Legislation relating to unlicensed wireless communications

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

S. 234, S. 337, H.R. 1597, H.R. 1320, H.R. 1597 - Legislation relating to unlicensed wireless communications

S. 3230 - FY2009 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations -provisions pertaining to arts education programs at the Department of Education -provisions pertaining to after school learning opportunities through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program -provisions pertaining to appropriations of Office of Museum Services with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) S. 3230 - FY 2009 - Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations -provisions pertaining to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

H.R. 1312 - Arts Require Timely Service bill to expand visa processing time

S. 3230 - FY2009 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations -provisions pertaining to arts education programs at the Department of Education -provisions pertaining to after school learning opportunities through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program -provisions pertaining to appropriations of Office of Museum Services with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) S. 3230 - FY 2009 - Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations -provisions pertaining to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

S.234, S.337, H.R.1597, H.R. 1320, H.R. 1597 - Legislation relating to unlicensed wireless communications

H.R. 1312 Arts Require Timely Service bill to expand visa processing time

H.R. 2764 - Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - Provisions to increase FY 2008 funding for international cultural exchanges through the State Department's Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs

H.R.3043/S. 1710 - FY 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations -Provisions pertaining to arts education programs at the Department of Education -Provisions pertaining to after school learning opportunities through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program -Provisions pertaining to appropriations of Office of Museum Services with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

H.R. 2764 - Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act -Provisions to increase FY 2008 funding for international cultural exchanges through the State Department's Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs

H.R. 192 and SRes. 104 - "People to People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution" H.R. 5672 - Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 -Provisions to increase Fiscal Year 2007 funding for international cultural exchanges through the State Department's Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs

-implementing uniform policies, procedures and training at the office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) -allowing expedited processing of artist visas under certain conditions without the payment of a premium S. 2611 - to provide for comprehensive immigration reform Implementation of administrative provisions that would reform and streamline O & P visa applications for international artists by: -permitting applications to be filed one year in advance -updating petition forms and instructions

H.R. 2361 - Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - provisions pertaining to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

H. Con. Res. 95 - an amendment to the budget resolution to fully fund the Community Development Block Grant program and keep the program at HUD.

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st. Century (TEA-21) - reauthorization (multiple bill numbers in the House and Senate)