What does Preamble of Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act do?

This bill aims to codify Executive Order 14253. The bill's stated purpose is to relate to restoring truth and sanity to American history. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Banks.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act.

What does CODIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14253. of Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act do?

This section expresses concern over a perceived revisionist movement rewriting American history to undermine its founding principles and achievements. It states a policy to restore Federal sites dedicated to history as public monuments that remind Americans of their heritage and progress. The Vice President, in consultation with others, is tasked with effectuating these policies through their role on the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents. Future appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution are to be managed to prohibit exhibits or programs that degrade shared American values or divide Americans based on race. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to determine if monuments have been altered to perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history and take action to reinstate them. The Secretary of the Interior is also tasked with ensuring public monuments focus on the achievements and progress of the American people or the beauty of the American landscape. The Secretary of the Interior shall provide funding to improve the infrastructure of Independence National Historical Park by July 4, 2026.

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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Last updated: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 7/22/2025

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill codifies Executive Order 14253, aiming to restore historical sites as reminders of American heritage and progress.
It directs the Secretary of the Interior to assess and potentially reinstate monuments that are perceived to present a false or inaccurate view of American history.
The bill restricts funding for Smithsonian Institution exhibits and programs that are deemed to degrade shared American values or promote division based on race.

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