# Plain Language Summary: Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2021

This bill would prevent the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) from using any of its federal funding for a specific program called the "Humanities Initiatives" program. The NEH is a federal agency that gives grants to support projects related to history, literature, philosophy, languages, and other humanities subjects. Think of it as a government fund that helps pay for things like museum exhibits, documentary films, historical preservation projects, and educational programs about American culture and history.

The bill targets one particular section of the law that created the NEH back in 1965. By blocking funding for this specific program, the bill would effectively eliminate that part of the NEH's work, though it wouldn't shut down the entire agency. The restriction would start in the first full budget year after the bill becomes law.

In practical terms, this would affect organizations and institutions that currently receive NEH grants for humanities projects. Museums, universities, libraries, historical societies, and cultural organizations that depend on these grants would lose that source of funding. Projects that might be affected include historical documentaries, preservation of important cultural sites, educational programs in schools, and research initiatives. Communities that rely on these programs to support local cultural institutions and preserve their history would likely see fewer resources available for these activities.

The bill doesn't eliminate the NEH entirely, so other parts of the agency's work would continue. However, supporters of the bill argue it would reduce federal spending, while opponents contend it would harm cultural and educational institutions that serve communities across the country.

Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2021

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of any funds that are made available to the National Endowment for the Humanities of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities to carry out the functions, programs, and activities of such endowment.