The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield was saddened to learn of the severe damage to and destruction of cultural property and institutions in Kyiv following Russia’s recent missile strikes. The Art Newspaper reported on the damage in this article published May 27. To learn more and stay abreast of developments, consider following these individuals and organizations that are reporting on the current situation:

We condemn these attacks and applaud our Ukrainian colleagues who continue to protect and safeguard their country’s cultural heritage through difficult and dangerous times.

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  • September 25, 2026

    Thanks for a successful 2026 Annual Conference!

    On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield co-hosted its annual conference alongside American University Washington College of Law, welcoming conference attendees and 14 esteemed guest speakers at both WCL's Congressional Hall [...]

  • September 10, 2026

    2026 Annual Conference Schedule

    In one week from today, these fantastic speakers and panelists will be joining us at our 20th anniversary conference, in partnership with Washington College of Law's Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American University [...]

  • August 31, 2026

    USCBS and 600+ Others Sign Letter to Congress to Protect Section 106

    You may have heard the term, “Section 106,” in discussions of U.S. heritage. Perhaps you have seen it in recent headlines. If you’re unfamiliar with this term, “Section 106” refers to a particular part of the [...]