Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2025

# Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** If passed, this bill would eliminate federal funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), a federal agency that provides grants to support humanities programs and projects across the United States. The bill would prohibit any money from being spent on NEH operations, effectively shutting down the agency's ability to function. **Who It Affects** The NEH currently funds a wide range of humanities initiatives including museums, libraries, historical societies, universities, film documentaries, and public programs. Eliminating it would affect organizations and institutions that depend on NEH grants, as well as researchers and educators who rely on its support.

Many local and regional cultural institutions would lose a significant funding source. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Bills in committee stage are still in the early legislative process and face an uncertain path to passage.