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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7763

Independence Hall: Restoring Historical Exhibits

Protecting American History Act

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Key Points

  • Rep. Boyle introduced a bill that would force the Department of the Interior to put back any signs, plaques, or educational displays at Independence National Historical Park that were removed after January 21, 2026.
  • The bill focuses on Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, which includes famous sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. It requires all exhibits to look exactly as they did on January 21, 2026.
  • If the bill becomes law, the Secretary of the Interior would have 15 days to restore the removed items. This would reverse any recent changes made to how the park explains American history to visitors.
  • The proposal also prevents the National Park Service from adding, removing, or changing any exhibits at the park in the future without getting specific permission from Congress first.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 3, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting American History Act

Bill NumberHR 7763
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Cosponsors

(2)
D: 2

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