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| 3374830 | 9cbb6000-88e9-4edf-8151-145ef96c8e0c | Q1 | DANCE/USA | 40020151 | DANCE/USA | 2025 | first_quarter | ART | Advocated for increased federal investment in the arts through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in the FY2026 budget request process, emphasizing the role of dance in workforce development, community wellness, and civic engagement. Supported congressional awareness and uptake of Department of Education guidance on the eligibility of Title I, Title IV-A, and IDEA funds for arts education, including direct outreach to Hill offices and collaboration with education coalitions to encourage dissemination to local districts and state agencies. Engaged with USCIS and congressional offices to address continued backlogs in O and P artist visa processing, especially during the planning phase for the summer/fall touring season. Promoted budget planning for premium processing and raised concerns about unpredictability and access for nonprofit arts presenters. Tracked early congressional action related to the potential sunsetting of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions, focusing on the preservation of the itemized charitable deduction and the reinstatement of the non-itemizer deduction to support giving to arts organizations. Continued coalition-based advocacy for equitable federal disaster preparedness and response, including input on implementation strategies tied to FEMAs Individual Assistance rulemaking and funding mechanisms that could include arts and culture entities in federal recovery pipelines. Coordinated with partners to develop a proactive stance on potential executive actions or budget rescissions targeting arts, education, or DEI-related federal programs under the new Congress and administration. Began strategic planning for FY2026 defense advocacy aligned with NEA and cross-sector goals. House and Senate Bills Referenced (where applicable): No specific bill numbers yet introduced for FY2026 at time of filing; monitoring appropriations process and relevant tax legislation drafts. Continuing reference to H.R. 3435 / S. 2192 (Charitable Act) from prior sessions. FEMA Docket: FEMA-2024-0001 (implementation stage) Ongoing alignment with Department of Education 2024 guidance on federal fund use for arts education Covered Government Officials Contacted: Staff from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, House Education and the Workforce Committee, Senate HELP Committee, Judiciary Committees, and key contacts at USCIS, FEMA, and the U.S. Department of Education. | Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS),Education, Dept of,Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE | 0 | 0 | 2025-06-04T11:28:43-04:00 |