This bill codifies an executive order directing federal agencies to review and modify how American history is presented at federal historical sites, museums, and monuments. The legislation specifically targets the Smithsonian Institution and Independence National Historical Park, directing the Vice President and Secretary of the Interior to remove exhibits and programs deemed to "divide Americans based on race" or promote ideologies inconsistent with federal law, and to reinstate historical monuments that may have been altered since 2020. The bill also restricts future federal appropriations to these institutions from funding exhibits or programs that it characterizes as degrading American values or promoting certain ideological content, with particular provisions regarding how women and gender are depicted. The Secretary of the Interior is given a deadline of July 4, 2026, to complete infrastructure improvements at Independence Hall. No specific funding amount is allocated in the legislation; instead, it directs agencies to use "available" resources and work with Congress on future appropriations.
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