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House Votes National Endowment for the Arts Funding Increase

May 19, 2006
Washington D.C. - An amendment to increase funding for the National Endowment for the Arts by $5 million passed on May 18 by voice vote. In addition, an amendment that would drastically reduce NEA funding was defeated by an overwhelming margin. That amendment, offered by Rep. Bob Beauprez (R-CO), would have cut NEA funding by $30 million, shifting the funds to further increase the wildfire management program. The amendment failed by a vote of 106 to 312.

Americans for the Arts has crafted a customized message for concerned citizens to send to their Representative based upon their vote on the Beauprez Amendment. US Representative Tim Johnson voted against the amendment. If you would like to thank Representative Johnson for his support of the National Endowment for the Arts, follow this link and fill out the simple email form: http://capwiz.com/artsusa/utr/1/OCIRFXAEVP/IZOFFXAEXQ/732360321

Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With more than 40 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.