The House of Representatives has been considering two pieces of legislation of premium import to arts advocates. For the first time since 2009, the House and Senate are expected to pass appropriations bills under regular order. Currently on the House floor, the Interior Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2016—which includes the National Endowment for the Arts budget—is being debated. That bill recommends level funding of $146 million for the agency.

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