House Republicans' Bill Would Tie Smithsonian Funding to Removal of "Divisive" Exhibits
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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A coalition led by the National Parks Conservation Association filed a federal lawsuit challenging the 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History' policy. The suit alleges the administration is illegally 'erasing history' by removing displays on slavery, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change.
A federal judge questioned the National Park Service's removal of a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park. Justice Department lawyers defended the move, citing the 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History' order to expunge 'revisionist' history from federal properties.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act
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