The Truth in National Parks Act requires the National Park Service to ensure that exhibits and educational materials at national parks are historically and culturally accurate. The bill prevents the removal or alteration of accurate interpretive materials unless they are being updated with new accurate information or replaced with new exhibits, and it requires the National Park Service to consult with relevant communities and Indian Tribes before making such changes. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the National Park Service must restore any historically accurate materials that were removed, obscured, or altered between January 20, 2025, and the bill's passage. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to submit a report within one year examining co-stewardship agreements between Indigenous communities and federal agencies and offering recommendations to improve these partnerships. The legislation affects all units of the National Park System and applies to both physical exhibits and online educational materials.
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