ASTC represents the interests of its members before the United States Congress and Federal agencies that provide support to science and technology centers and museums across the country. To communicate the needs and positions of ASTC members, we issue statements, sign onto coalition letters, and submit Congressional testimony. Here are several of our recent actions. Date …
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Strong relationships with your Members of Congress can help ensure that science and technology centers and museums are included favorably in any Federal legislation. This includes the annual Federal appropriations process that provides funding for the many Federal agencies who support our community—as well as during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, new national investments …
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The U.S. legislative landscape continues to evolve as the world learns more about the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. ASTC is listening to our members’ experiences on the ground, and actively working with other museum associations and science engagement stakeholders to advocate for immediate Federal relief and develop policy recommendations that ensure our community’s …
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ASTC is pleased to join with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), other partners, and our members in support of Museums Advocacy Day. This annual event offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together to make the case for museums. Together as a field, we’ve defeated several threats to eliminate federal agencies supporting …
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ASTC champions public engagement in science and elevates the work of our science and technology center and museum and allied members. While much of our public policy and legislative work is focused on the United States, we collaborate internationally with regional and national science center networks to create advocacy resources that are relevant for all of our members. What We Do ASTC …
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