Bills/S. 2385

Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

In CommitteeOtherSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Summary of S 2385: Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would restrict how historical figures and events are presented and commemorated in federal institutions and monuments. Based on its title and listed subjects, it appears designed to influence how American history—particularly regarding race, ethnicity, and presidential legacies—is taught and displayed in places like the Smithsonian Institution and other federally-managed historical sites. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact federal museums, historical institutions, and monument management, which would need to comply with new requirements.

It could also affect how American history is interpreted and presented to the public at these institutions. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. No specific text provisions are publicly detailed at this stage, so the exact requirements it would impose are not yet clear from available summaries. **Note:** For detailed information about specific provisions, you may want to consult Congress.gov or contact the bill's sponsor's office, as the committee stage typically involves detailed negotiations about the bill's exact language.

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Latest Action

December 9, 2025

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Subjects

Historical and cultural resourcesMonuments and memorialsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history

Sponsor

R
Banks, Jim [R-IN]
R-IN · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
July 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 9, 2025
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