This bill protects the Smithsonian Institution's independence by prohibiting federal officials from interfering with the museum's historical content, exhibits, research, and educational programs based on political preferences or to suppress controversial topics. The legislation specifically bars officials from requiring the Smithsonian to adopt particular interpretations of events, removing or altering exhibits that discuss sensitive aspects of American history, or conditioning federal funding on endorsing specific viewpoints. The bill establishes a reporting mechanism requiring Smithsonian employees to notify the institution's Secretary of any interference attempts, which must then be reported to Congress within 30 days. The measure defines "federal officials" broadly to include the President, Vice President, and civil service employees, while exempting the Smithsonian's leadership and board members. The bill does not specify new funding but aims to safeguard the scholarly independence and historical accuracy of taxpayer-supported cultural institutions.