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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 2385 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
Committee hearing
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Dec 9, 2025

What it does

The Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act would codify Executive Order 14253 to reshape how American history is presented at federal sites, particularly Smithsonian museums and National Park Service properties, by removing exhibits or narratives deemed to promote divisive ideologies based on race or gender and replacing them with content that emphasizes American achievements, liberty, and traditional values. It directs the Vice President, in coordination with White House officials, to oversee the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents and future funding to ensure compliance with the Act’s policy, including prohibiting exhibits that recognize men as women or promote gender-affirming…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 22, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    Committee hearing · Dec 9, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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