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Trump Administration Settles to Restore Library Services Amid Funding Concerns

4/14/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reached a settlement with the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees to allow the Institute of Museum and Library Services to resume operations.
The agreement, reached on April 9, enables IMLS to resume issuing grants and operating programs.
Yet the proposed fiscal 2027 budget does not include IMLS funding, prompting advocates to lobby for continued support.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reached a settlement with the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees to allow the Institute of Museum and Library Services to resume operations.
The agreement, reached on April 9, enables IMLS to resume issuing grants and operating programs.
Yet the proposed fiscal 2027 budget does not include IMLS funding, prompting advocates to lobby for continued support.