# 119-s-4058: American Stories Act

119-s-4058, American Stories Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4058
- Congress: 119
- Title: American Stories Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for civics media projects: benefit, low. 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 me…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4058 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4058)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4058 (as of 2026-04-21).