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HR 6165119th CongressIn Committee
CREATIVE Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-Oregon)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The CREATIVE Act of 2025 amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act to create a grant program that supports artists and creative professionals by funding hiring, construction, and maintenance of arts facilities. The program includes eligibility criteria, priority for underserved communities, and reporting requirements.
Key Points
- 1Grant categories: hiring/production, construction/acquisition, and maintenance/improvement, each capped at $5M, $3M, and $3M respectively.
- 2Eligibility limited to nonprofit arts entities, museums, and professional theaters.
- 3Priority criteria focus on communities with limited arts access, financial hardship, and diverse artistic representation.
- 4Applicants must submit detailed plans, community outreach, and labor‑standards attestations.
- 5Annual reporting on grant use, outcomes, and workforce impacts is required.
- 6Appropriations of $700M per year (2026‑2030) with specific allocations for rural and maintenance grants.
Impact Areas
Artists, performers, and arts professionalsNonprofit arts organizations and museumsLocal communities, especially underserved and rural areasFederal agencies: Commerce, Financial ServicesState and local arts agenciesEconomic development stakeholders
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