Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 10527, the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026, would prohibit federal officials from interfering with the Smithsonian Institution's operations. Specifically, it would prevent officials from requiring the Smithsonian to adopt interpretations of events based on political preference, or from removing or altering exhibits, programming, or research solely due to controversial or politically sensitive historical content. The bill also aims to ensure that federal funding cannot be conditioned on the Smithsonian endorsing particular viewpoints.
This legislation would affect federal officials, who would be prohibited from taking these specified actions. It also establishes a reporting mechanism for Smithsonian employees and affiliated individuals who experience or witness attempts at such interference. The Secretary of the Smithsonian would then be required to notify relevant congressional committees about these interference attempts within 30 days of receiving a report.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2026 by Representative Melanie Stansbury and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by the House or Senate.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10527 do?
- H.R. 10527, the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026, would prohibit federal officials from interfering with the Smithsonian Institution's operations. Specifically, it would prevent officials from requiring the Smithsonian to adopt interpretations of events based on political preference, or from removing or altering exhibits, programming, or research solely due to controversial or politically sensitive historical content. The bill also aims to ensure that federal funding cannot be conditioned on the Smithsonian endorsing particular viewpoints. This legislation would affect federal officials, who would be prohibited from taking these specified actions. It also establishes a reporting mechanism for Smithsonian employees and affiliated individuals who experience or witness attempts at such interference. The Secretary of the Smithsonian would then be required to notify relevant congressional committees about these interference attempts within 30 days of receiving a report. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2026 by Representative Melanie Stansbury and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by the House or Senate.
- Has H.R. 10527 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10527. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10527?
- H.R. 10527 was sponsored by Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10527?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (21 Sep 2026).
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