PARA–EMT Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2220

119th Congress

PARA–EMT Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Representative

Democratic

WA-3

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary

The PARA–EMT Act of 2025 would limit funding for the National Gallery of Art in the 2024 fiscal year, restricting its ability to repair, restore, and renovate its buildings.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The PARA–EMT Act of 2025 would limit funding for the National Gallery of Art in the 2024 fiscal year, restricting its ability to repair, restore, and renovate its buildings.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Gallery of Art, for repair, restoration, and renovation of buildings.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would reduce funding for the National Gallery of Art's repair, restoration, and renovation efforts in fiscal year 2024.
This could impact the gallery's ability to maintain and improve its facilities, potentially affecting the visitor experience and the preservation of the artwork.
The bill is focused on the arts, culture, and religion policy area.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly affect the National Gallery of Art, potentially limiting its capacity to maintain and upgrade its facilities. This could have ripple effects on the museum-going public, who may experience changes in the quality of their visits. Additionally, the preservation of the gallery's artwork could be impacted by the funding restrictions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2220, 119th Congress (2025). "PARA–EMT Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2220