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Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7627

Bill 117 HR 7627, also known as the Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022, aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the arts and humanities sectors. The bill seeks to address systemic inequities and barriers faced by underrepresented communities in accessing and participating in these fields.

The key provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program to support projects that promote equity and inclusion in the arts and humanities, providing funding for research on diversity and representation in these sectors, and creating partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions to advance equity initiatives.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of guidelines and best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in the arts and humanities, as well as the establishment of a national task force to monitor and evaluate progress in achieving equity goals. Overall, the Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022 aims to foster a more inclusive and representative arts and humanities sector that reflects the diversity of the American population.

Congressional Summary of HR 7627

Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022

This bill establishes an Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Program to increase engagement with public and nonprofit entities (including faith-based and community-based organizations that serve and are led by people of color) in supporting arts and humanities projects that directly combat systemic racism through the arts and humanities. The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities shall carry out this program.

The bill also provides for a competitive grant program for the creation and expansion of programs to support public and nonprofit arts and humanities organizations that directly combat systemic racism through the arts and humanities.

Current Status of Bill HR 7627

Bill HR 7627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2022. Bill HR 7627 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2022.  Bill HR 7627's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of April 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7627

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
76
Democrat Cosponsors
76
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7627

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7627

Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022
Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022
To address systemic racism through the arts and humanities in the United States.

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