House Aims to Slash NEA Budget

House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers (R-5-KY) claims that the cut reflects “extraordinarily hard choices needed to maintain critical investments and services for local communities” … but the reality is that it’s such a tiny fraction of any piece of the budget, the move clearly reflects an agenda, rather than a necessity.
The PAA reports that the Appropriations Committee is expected to consider the bill as early as next week. There is still time for the Committee to make changes to the Bill if Members hear from their constituents. The PAA has made available an “issue brief” on their web site HERE, as well as a template for sending comments HERE. We here at Sing Out! wholeheartedly recommend that we speak out on this issue.
The Performing Arts Alliance and its coalition members are actively engaged with members of congress to be the voice for the presenting and performing arts fields on Capitol Hill. We thank them heatedly for the alert! Visit their website for updates on their advocacy efforts.