01-06-2026 23:15 via infodocket.com

ALA, ARL, COSLA, EveryLibrary, SAA, ULC, and Others Call on Congress to Fund IMLS

Via the American Library Association (ALA):
Today, ten cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA),  called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for markup by a House Appropriations Subcommittee later this week.
Addressed to members of the House and Senate Appropriations Labor-Health and Human Services-Education and Related Agencie
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