Good news for Arts and Arts Education policies
Arts and Arts Education policies move forward in Washington
Two arts-related bills were released by Congress this week:
- FY2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act
- Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act.
Highlights include:
- The budget for the NEA was increased to $147.949 million to the President’s request.
- The budget for the U.S.. Department of Educations’ Arts in Education program also increased to $27 million—a $2 million increase.
- Permanence for the IRA Charitable Rollover. Permanence will give certainty and spur new and increased charitable donations to arts and culture institutions and the full array of nonprofits that serve Americans every day. The eligibility in the agreement is the same as the previous law—70 ½ years of age and a maximum of up to $100,000 given directly to a charity of choice per taxpayer in any tax year.
According to Americans for the Arts, both bills are expected to be signed into law by December 22.
Read more detail about this great news at Americans for the Arts news blog:
http://www.americansforthearts.org/news-room/legislative-news/congress-reaches-a-spending-and-tax-deal
Remember to register to attend Arts Advocacy Day this March 7-8, 2016 and bring your advocacy directly to Capitol Hill!
http://www.americansforthearts.org/events/arts-advocacy-day