The IMLS is at risk of being eliminated as part of a federal initiative by President Trump. However, a letter from the National Museum and Library Services Board emphasizes that the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 mandates certain funding obligations that cannot be paused or eliminated without contravening federal law. The board insists that these obligations, including current and multi-year grants, are authorized by Congress and must be fulfilled regardless of executive discretion, highlighting the legal complexities involved in any potential cuts to IMLS funding.
"All such statutory obligations may not be discontinued or delayed under an executive order or other executive action," the letter states.
"All current-year and multi-year grants, contracts, cooperative agreements and awards that have been authorised by law and funded by Congressional appropriation [...] constitute statutory obligations."
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