To protect the independence of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and other Federally supported cultural institutions, to preserve accurate and inclusive American history, to reaffirm the mission fiduciary authority of the NMAAHC Council, and to ensure that no executive action may limit their ability to research, present, and educate the public through exhibits and programming, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. (D-FL)Introduced Sep 16, 2026
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Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) introduced legislation to protect the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of African American History and Culture from executive actions that would restrict their ability to conduct research, create exhibits, and offer educational programming. The bill reaffirms the fiduciary authority of the NMAAHC Council and extends similar protections to other federally supported cultural institutions to ensure they can present accurate and inclusive American history. The measure prevents executive actions from limiting these institutions' independence or their mission to educate the public.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16 7d ago
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16 7d ago
Introduced in House
Sep 16 7d ago
Introduced in House
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Sep 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16
Introduced in House
Sep 16
Introduced in House
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