1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

The Institute of Museum and Library Services plays a crucial role in supporting libraries and museums nationwide, distributing over $266 million in grants last year. Despite serving an essential function, the Trump administration has labeled this agency as "unnecessary" and initiated efforts to dismantle it through staff layoffs and grant cancellations. This attack on funding threatens to severely impact the invaluable services provided by these cultural and educational institutions to communities across the country. I urge you to take action to protect the Institute and ensure it receives the funding necessary to carry out its congressionally mandated mission. Libraries and museums preserve our shared heritage, facilitate lifelong learning, and provide countless public benefits. Allowing the administration to proceed with dismantling this agency would be a disservice to the American people and deprive us of invaluable resources. Please fight to maintain robust support for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.