Legislative Issues
TCG plays an active role in influencing various policy issues that affect the national field of theatre. Follow the links below to access issue briefs, Congressional committees with jurisdiction over these issues and resources to help you take direct action in advocating for the arts.
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
Advocating for increased funding for the NEA. - Arts & Economic Recovery
Advocating to demonstrate the direct impact arts have on job creation and the economy. - Arts Education
Advocating for increased funding for arts education within the U.S. Department of Education. - U.S. Citizenship & Immigration
Services (USCIS) - formerly INS
Advocating for a more timely processing of visas for artists from abroad. - The FCC on White Space
Advocating for the protection of wireless microphone technology. - Theatrical Smoking & Freedom of Expression
Advocating for theatrical smoking as a First Amendment right of free expression. - Arts & Health Care
Advocating for health care on behalf of arts organizations and artists. - Other legislative issues
TCG urges everyone to register to vote in federal, state and local government elections. Additionally, theatres may wish to have voter registration materials available in their lobbies. DeclareYourself.com makes it easy.