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Kate McClanahan, Americans for the Arts March 20, 2017
Legislative & Political Update for Advanced Advocates: Update on U.S. House Kate McClanahan, Americans for the Arts March 20, 2017
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Structure, Political Climate Appropriations Timeline Key Letters
Agenda (15 minutes) Structure, Political Climate Appropriations Timeline Key Letters Shape of the Caucuses Introducing Jack Spasiano Sense of what you’ll be walking into…
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Power Structure Rep. Paul D. Ryan Speaker of the House
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Republicans are setting the agenda and controlling the calendar
Democrats are using every minority tool to impact process
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Key House Committee Leadership
Reps. Ken Calvert (R-CA) & Betty McCollum (D-MN) lead the committee with jurisdiction over funding for the NEA (Interior Appropriations) Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Bobby Scott (D-VA) lead education committee. Reps. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Richie Neal (D-MA) lead the Ways & Means Committee (Tax).
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What’s Happening in the House; Who Else Is on the Hill on Tuesday?
Health care bill vote this week The Association of United States Postal Lessors American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Upcoming Hearings, Budget Resolution
Current CR expires Apr 28th Debt limit reset on Mar 15th Trump budget delivered Mar 16th
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Appropriations Timeline
Feb 28: Members’ Day Hearing
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Interior Subcommittee’s Members’ Day
19 members testified 5 mentioned their support for the NEA In addition, Arts Caucus co-chair Rep. Leonard Lance submitted a statement for the record in support of the cultural agencies.
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Appropriations Timeline
March 30th: Deadline for House members to make request to the subcommittee Arts Caucus circulating bipartisan “Dear Colleague” letter in support of $155 million for FY18. Ask every House office you meet to sign the letter!
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Congressional STEAM Caucus
77 members & growing!
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Congressional Arts Caucus
155 members & growing! Joined here today by Jack Spasiano! Jack Spasiano Legislative Assistant Rep. Louise Slaughter
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Kate McClanahan Director of Federal Affairs Americans for the Arts P: E:
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