AAM represents the interests of the entire museum field in national public policy discussions by bringing the issues and concerns of the museum community to the attention of Congress and to the federal agencies that provide financial support for and regulate the operations of museums. AAM also gathers information about, reports to the field on, and responds to the agendas and proposals affecting museums brought forward by members of Congress and by the staff and leadership of individual federal agencies.
AAM's primary focus is on federal tax policy, nonprofit accountability and oversight and federal funding. In addition, AAM also represents the interests of the field in other areas of federal policy such as education, cultural property, repatriation, copyright and intellectual property, fossil protection, nonprofit postal rates, tourism, telecommunications and technology, transportation, security and risk management, and volunteerism. See Issues at a Glance for full descriptions.
Legislative Issues for the 110th Congress
January 2007 - December 2008
Museums and the Federal Budget
Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving
Federal Regulatory Issues
Form 990 Redesign
AAM Comment Letter to IRS on Draft Redesign of the Form 990 
IRS Proposal for Draft Redesign of the Form 990
Nonprofits Face Proposed Changes to Form 990
NAGPRA Proposed Rule on Culturally Unidentifiable Human Remains
AAM Comment Letter to the National NAGPRA Office 
AAM Letter to the Secretary of the Interior
Federal Register Announcement - Proposed Rule on Culturally Unidentifiable Human Remains
National NAGPRA Office
Speak Up for Museums
You can receive regular updates on these issues and learn how you can make a difference by joining AAM's Museum Advocacy Team.
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