The American Stories Act authorizes the National Foundation for the Arts and the National Foundation for the Humanities to fund new programs focused on civics and constitutional education. The bill allows these two federal agencies to support projects, productions, and workshops using film, radio, video, and similar media to help the public better understand how government works and the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The legislation affects educators, artists, media producers, and the general public who may access these educational materials. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead amending existing law to expand the agencies' authority to support civics-focused content creation and distribution.
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