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Limiting Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities

This bill aims to restrict the use of funds by the National Endowment for the Humanities. This means that certain programs and activities previously funded by the Endowment may be halted or significantly reduced. This could impact the availability of cultural and educational projects supported by this institution.
Key points
The bill prohibits the National Endowment for the Humanities from using funds for section 7 of the 1965 Act.
The changes will take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year after the bill's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_29
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_29.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill prohibits the National Endowment for the Humanities from using funds for section 7 of the 1965 Act.
  • The changes will take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year after the bill's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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