H.R. 10475
Protecting Our History Act of 2026
Sponsor: Frederica S. Wilson · 0 cosponsors
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A Protection of Federally Supported Cultural Institutions
The purposes of this division are to—
(1) reaffirm the Smithsonian Institution's independence and its authority to make curatorial, scholarly, and operational decisions free from undue political or executive interference;
(2) protect Federally supported cultural institutions, including those with mandates to preserve historically marginalized narratives, from efforts to restrict or distort evidence-based historical scholarship;
(3) promote national unity and democratic health by ensuring that the history of all American communities remains visible, accessible, and safeguarded for future generations; and
(4) provide enforceable legal remedies for institutions, officers, employees, and designated bodies whose statutory authorities are frustrated by unlawful executive action.
B Smithsonian Independence and Historical Integrity Protection Act of 2026
C General Provisions