To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to collect, preserve, and display in a permanent exhibition in the National Museum of American History artifacts reflecting the rise of governmental propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism due to the two Presidencies of Donald J. Trump from January 20, 2017 through January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025 through January 20, 2029, and for other purposes.
Latest action (6 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10765, if passed, would direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to gather, protect, and put on permanent display in the National Museum of American History items related to governmental propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism. The proposed exhibition would specifically cover the periods of Donald J. Trump's two presidencies: January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025, to January 20, 2029.
The bill's stated purpose is to document certain aspects of American history during these specific presidential terms. The full text detailing the specific types of artifacts to be collected or the precise nature of the exhibition is not yet publicly available.
As of its introduction on October 6, 2026, H.R. 10765 has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Jamie Raskin. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10765 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10765, if passed, would direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to gather, protect, and put on permanent display in the National Museum of American History items related to governmental propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism. The proposed exhibition would specifically cover the periods of Donald J. Trump's two presidencies: January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025, to January 20, 2029. The bill's stated purpose is to document certain aspects of American history during these specific presidential terms. The full text detailing the specific types of artifacts to be collected or the precise nature of the exhibition is not yet publicly available. As of its introduction on October 6, 2026, H.R. 10765 has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Jamie Raskin. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it is at the very beginning of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10765 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Oct 2026, H.R. 10765 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10765?
- H.R. 10765 was sponsored by Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD8] (Democrat-MD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10765?
- Introduced (6 Oct 2026).
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