Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Key Points

• The bill would change how federal museums and parks present American history, requiring them to focus on 'greatness' and 'achievements' rather than narratives about systemic racism, oppression, or other critiques. The Vice President would oversee removing content deemed divisive from the Smithsonian Institution.
• The bill specifically targets the American Women's History Museum, banning any exhibits that recognize transgender women as women, depict biological males competing in women's sports, or favorably discuss gender-affirming medicine, especially for minors.
• The Secretary of the Interior must review all federal monuments, statues, and markers removed since January 1, 2020, and reinstate those taken down for what the bill considers ideological reasons, such as to 'divide Americans based on race' or 'minimize the value of certain historical events or figures.'
• The bill directs funding to improve Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, with a completion deadline of July 4, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
• Future Smithsonian funding would be conditioned on not spending money on exhibits or programs that 'degrade shared American values,' 'divide Americans based on race,' or promote ideologies inconsistent with the bill's policies. This would give Congress and the executive branch direct influence over museum content.

Votes

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