Congress·In Committee·S. 4058
American Stories Act
Civics Education: Funding for Arts and History Projects
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- The American Stories Act would allow the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund projects that teach people about civics and the U.S. Constitution. This means government money could go toward creative ways of explaining how our democracy works.
- The bill specifically highlights using media like film, radio, and video to reach the public. Instead of just reading old textbooks, people might learn about their rights and the law through documentaries, podcasts, or interactive workshops funded by these federal agencies.
- This plan aims to make history and government more interesting and easier to understand for everyday Americans. By supporting artists and historians who tell these stories, the bill hopes to help citizens feel more connected to the rules and history that shape the United States.
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Mar 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
American Stories Act
Bill NumberS 4058
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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