Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995

Summary

Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) and the Museum Services Act to revise and reauthorize programs under them. (Sec. 2) Limits a State's current allotment from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to not more than the preceding year's level if: (1) the State's current year funding for the arts is less than the average annual amount expended by the State during the most recent preceding period of three fiscal years; and (2) the rate of reduction in its arts spending exceeds that for the aggregate of the State's general fund reductions for the current fiscal year. Extends through FY 1997 the authorization of appropriations to carry out NFAHA, including funds for: (1) program grants and other assistance by the NEA and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH); (2) matching non-Federal funds received; and (3) administration of NEA and NEH programs. Sets limitations on total appropriations authorized for the NEA and the NEH in FY 1996. Directs the Chairperson of the NEA to investigate State compliance with certain requirements and report with recommendations to specified congressional officials. (Sec. 3) Amends the Museum Services Act to extend through FY 1997 the authorization of appropriations, including funds for: (1) grants to museums to increase and improve services; and (2) functions of the Institute of Museum Services (which is within the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities).

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 January 1995

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 January 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 1995

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