Bill · S. 4058· Senate(119-S-4058)
American Stories Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2026
- Last activity
- 3/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Kim
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the American Stories Act. It was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2026. The bill allows the National Foundation for the Arts and the National Foundation for the Humanities to support certain activities. Specifically, it allows them to fund projects, productions, and workshops using film, radio, video, and similar media. The stated purpose of these activities is to broaden the public understanding of civics and the United States Constitution.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would students be better off under this?+3
Students gain educational resources to better understand civics and the United States Constitution.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Educational programs on civics and the Constitution benefit youth and students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Young adults benefit from expanded access to media concerning civics and constitutional education.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) allows the National Endowment for the Arts to support projects, productions, and workshops through film, radio, video, and similar media to broaden public understanding of civics and the United States Constitution. This is positive because it helps people better understand civics and the Constitution through media.
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Section 2(b) allows the National Endowment for the Humanities to foster projects, productions, and workshops through film, radio, video, and similar media to broaden public understanding of civics and the United States Constitution. This is positive because it provides another avenue for the public to learn about the Constitution and civics.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 3/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate