Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allocate funding to support cultural festivals that celebrate Southeast Asian American heritage, specifically through film and music.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2026.
• This funding is designated to be used by the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).
• The financial appropriation is intended for the planning and production of two specific events:
  • A Southeast Asian American film festival.
  • A Hmong music festival.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces specific funding from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the mentioned cultural festivals. It does not specify changes to existing laws but rather allocates new funding for these purposes.

Relevant Terms

• Southeast Asian American
• Film festival
• Hmong music festival
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA)