Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

This bill would set rules for how federal museums and parks tell America’s story. It says history displays should be “solemn and uplifting,” help people learn, and avoid divisive messages. It aims to make the Smithsonian a source of inspiration and pride, not ideology-driven exhibits.

It directs the Vice President, through the Smithsonian’s board, to remove exhibits or materials that violate these policies or divide people by race. It also pushes future Smithsonian funding to avoid exhibits that “degrade shared American values,” divide by race, or promote programs seen as inconsistent with federal law. The American Women’s History Museum must celebrate women and not include content that “recognizes men as women,” including depictions of biological males in women’s sports or gender-affirming care, especially for minors. The Interior Department must upgrade Independence National Historical Park by July 4, 2026, and review changes to monuments since January 1, 2020, restoring earlier versions if changes are viewed as promoting a false view of history, dividing by race, or “recognizing men as women.” Future monuments should not disparage Americans and should focus on achievements or natural beauty. This bill does not create new rights that people can enforce in court.

• Who is affected: Smithsonian museums (including the American Women’s History Museum), national parks and monuments, and visitors to these sites .
• What changes: Possible removal or redesign of exhibits; funding limits on certain Smithsonian content; review and possible restoration of monuments to earlier versions; upgrades to Independence National Historical Park .
• When: Monument review looks at changes made since January 1, 2020; park upgrades targeted for completion by July 4, 2026.