1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

I call on you to reverse the President’s executive order issued on March 14, which seeks to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the sole federal agency responsible for funding library services nationwide. IMLS benefits our communities every day by supporting students, families, veterans, businesses, job seekers, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. With just 0.003% of the federal budget, libraries provide free, non-partisan services that are essential to millions. Eliminating IMLS would severely impact communities across the country. In 2018, Congress passed IMLS reauthorization with strong bipartisan support, and it was signed into law by President Trump. The March 14 order disregards that Congressional decision and undermines access to vital information services. I strongly oppose this attempt to defund IMLS and urge Congress to overturn the executive order and maintain funding for IMLS in fiscal year 2026.