119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 3840
H.R. 3840, introduced in June 2025, seeks to convert Executive Order 14253 into permanent law. The bill would give the executive order—titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History"—the same legal force as a statute passed by Congress, making it binding and harder to reverse through future executive action alone. The legislation affects how federal agencies, educational institutions, and any programs receiving federal funds handle historical education and interpretation. While the bill text provided doesn't specify funding amounts or detailed implementation timelines, converting an executive order into law typically requires congressional appropriations and coordination across relevant agencies. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on House Administration, suggesting it may involve federal lands, museums, and government historical programs.