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Summary of activities at the NCSL conference and Vermont Task Force visit.
 
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The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is hosting the 4th Annual Online Symposium designed to provide high-quality and informative content for music therapists in the USA and abroad. Over the 4-day symposium both live and asynchronous sessions are provided with the potential of up to 39 pre-approved CMTEs including ethics.  Live sessions will be recorded and all registrants will have access to the recorded sessions through February 28, 2026.
 
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Aug 04, 2025 07:52 PM
The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is seeking a Co-Lead Editor for the Journal of Music Therapy, joining current Co-Lead Editor Dr. Kimberly Sena Moore. A detailed position description and application details are provided in the PDF document below. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Co-Lead editor for more detailed information. Contact information and application requirements are listed in the PDF. Applications are due no later than 5:00 pm ET, August 31, 2025.
 
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Aug 03, 2025 10:15 PM
This weeks update focuses on the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2026 was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on July 31, 2025.
 
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Creative arts and recreational therapy employment openings are exempt from the federal hiring freeze. Read what’s next related to the Budget process. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA) by supporting its reauthorization.
 
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The 2022 Workforce Development Analysis Report is now available through the AMTA bookstore. Available for free to current AMTA members – a member benefit
 
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This week’s Government Relations update focuses on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the difference between a Reconciliation Bill and the Traditional Appropriations Process.
 
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On Monday, June 16, 2025, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its version of the Reconciliation Bill, which proposes even more cuts to healthcare than the U.S. House bill that passed last month. Learn what action you can take to make your voice heard.
 
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AMTA Government Relations continues to monitor and respond to a variety of issues related to federal and state policy, legislation, and regulations. T ) his update provides some positive news (Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act, HB 3852and updates on ways you can effectively engage in the multitude of advocacy opportunities.
 
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The proposed budget cuts have left the House Energy and Commerce Committee to be combined into the full budget package. Your voice continues to matter as the Budget Committee prepares to vote on this bill.​
 
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CBMT and AMTA are collaborating to notify the music therapy community of the impact of the latest US House of Representatives budget proposal. Urgent action is needed. Call your Representatives today.
 
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On April 16, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2026 Discretionary budget was made public. AMTA Government Relations completed a full review, resulting in the following insights and information. In addition, Congress is preparing to vote on a FY25 rescissions package. Information is provided below on what this is and the potential impact, courtesy of the Americans for the Arts, April 23, 2025 update.
 
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AMTA partners with national disability and public health sector organizations in response to Secretary Kennedy's offensive remarks about autistic individuals and the potential actions of the HHS
 
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We are now accepting proposals for the 2025 AMTA Symposium, which will be held September 14-17, 2025. We are seeking presentations that will challenge our collective thinking and expand our capacity for professional growth in a rapidly changing world.
 
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Feb 20, 2025 01:09 AM
AMTA President Angie Snell and AMTA Director of Government Relations, Judy Simpson speak to the numerous changes at the Federal level, concerns of how that affects our clients and ourselves and suggestions on moving forward.
 
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