Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8539
Truth in National Parks Act
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Introduced 2026-04-28Topic: environment · civil rights · governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would require National Park Service interpretation and education programs to be historically and culturally accurate. It would bar the Secretary of the Interior from removing, covering, editing, or changing accurate signs, plaques, flags, exhibits, and online materials at park sites, except to update accurate information or make room for new accurate exhibits, after consulting relevant groups, including Indian Tribes when appropriate. Within 180 days, the Secretary would have to replace or restore accurate materials that were removed or changed between January 20, 2025, and the date the bill becomes law. The Comptroller General would also report to Congress within one year on co-stewardship agreements between federal agencies and Indigenous communities.
Sponsors
- Sharice Davids Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | refer |
| 2026-04-28 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-28 | Introduced in House | introduce |