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119-s-4058119th CongressWALLET

American Stories Act

Sponsored By: Senator Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

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Summary

Expands NEA and NEH authority to support media-based civics and constitutional education. The American Stories Act adds explicit authorization for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to fund projects, productions, and workshops using film, radio, video, and similar media to broaden public understanding of civics and the U.S. Constitution.

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  • Educators and cultural organizations can pursue NEA or NEH support for films, radio programs, videos, and workshops that explain civic processes and the Constitution.
  • The general public may see more media-driven civics content funded through federal endowments, which could reach learners outside traditional classrooms.
  • The endowments receive a clearer statutory role to back media-based civics projects and would do so through their existing funding mechanisms.

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Grants for civics media projects

This bill would let the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities fund films, radio, video, and similar media about civics and the U.S. Constitution. If enacted, arts groups, educators, filmmakers, and producers would be able to apply for grants or support for media projects and workshops that teach civics. The bill does not set any dollar amounts, start dates, or detailed eligibility rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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