This bill would create a big new grant program to pay artists, performers, and writers and to build or repair arts facilities. It spends $700 million a year for five years, with special priority for rural and underserved communities.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
CREATIVE Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Latest action on H.R. 6165: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who this affects: This bill would directly affect professional artists, performers, writers, and the staff who support them by creating new paid job opportunities. It would also affect nonprofit arts organizations, museums, and local arts agencies that could apply for grants. Communities with few arts venues—especially rural areas and places with underrepresented cultural groups—could gain new facilities and programming. Workers in the arts sector would benefit from the bill's labor protections and union contract requirements.
Why this matters: This bill treats the arts as a real part of the economy, not just a cultural nice-to-have. By tying large federal grants directly to paid employment and labor protections, it could reshape how artists make a living and where arts facilities exist. The emphasis on underserved and rural communities means the effects could reach places that currently have little access to live performances, museums, or arts education.
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Officially: CREATIVE Act of 2025
This bill would create a big new grant program to pay artists, performers, and writers and to build or repair arts facilities. It spends $700 million a year for five years, with special priority for rural and underserved communities.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR6165. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Economic Development
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (11/21/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to CREATIVE Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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