1. United States
2. Kan.
3. Letter

The proposed Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2025 aims to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), a federal agency that supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. While funding decisions involve prioritizing limited resources, defunding the NEH would undermine our nation's commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and preserving our cultural heritage. The humanities play a vital role in promoting understanding between diverse communities, cultivating empathy and ethical reasoning, and strengthening civic engagement. Eliminating federal support for the humanities would deprive scholars, educators, and cultural institutions of crucial resources, hindering their ability to enrich our society through their work. Furthermore, the NEH leverages a small federal investment to generate significant private and non-profit support for humanities projects nationwide. Its grants facilitate job creation, drive tourism and economic activity, and encourage lifelong learning opportunities for all Americans. Rather than defunding this vital agency, we should invest in expanding access to the transformative power of the humanities. I urge you to oppose the Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act and instead champion robust funding for the NEH to uphold our nation's proud legacy of intellectual exploration and cultural enrichment.