Museums Advocacy Day Advocate Materials

The Alliance shares these updated Advocate Materials for museum advocates attending Museums Advocacy Day in-person in Washington, D.C. and advocating from wherever you are.

Please see the 2020 Advocate Materials below for reference purposes.

Program

Legislative Agenda / Issue Briefs

• Issues at a Glance
• IMLS Office of Museum Services Funding
• Tax Policy
• National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
• Elementary and Secondary Education
• Higher Education
• Science Engagement and STEM Education
• Historic Preservation
• Shutdown Prevention and Economic Impact

Appropriations Letters

• FY 2020 Appropriations Letters

Museum Facts

• Museum Facts
• Museum Facts Infographic
• Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
• Environmental Sustainability and Museums
• Ethics and Best Practices in Museums

Congressional Contact Info & Key Committee Lists

• U.S. Senators
• U.S. Representatives
• Key Committees

Congress’ Legislative Record – A Member’s Only Resource

We have created this members-only resource for you to see how elected officials are doing on key public policy issues affecting museums. Please login to access this resource.

• Guide to the Legislative Record
• House of Representatives
• Senate

Capitol Hill Leave Behind Packet (PDF)

Online Meeting Report Form

Logistics & General Information

• Hotel Information, Capitol Hill Events, Dining & Transportation and Contact Information
• Tips for Meeting with Elected Officials
• Rules for Engagement
• Nonprofit Voter Resources

About the Alliance and Advocacy Resources

• 2020 About the Alliance
• 2020 AAM Annual Meeting
• Alliance Advocacy Resources
• Museums as Economic Engines
• Museums and Public Opinion
• Advocate from Anywhere
• Find Your Legislators
• Contact Congress