WATCH LIVE: Lawmakers unveil bill to protect Smithsonian independence
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- By Fox News
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In brief
Congressional representatives introduce landmark legislation aimed at safeguarding the Smithsonian Institution's editorial independence from executive branch interference. The bill reinforces Congress's institutional oversight while establishing protective measures to preserve the organization's scholarly integrity and historical accuracy in museum interpretations and public programming.
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WATCH LIVE: Lawmakers unveil bill to protect Smithsonian independence
Reps Melanie Stansbury, Jonathan Jackson and Kweisi Mfume introduce legislation that would bar federal officials from interfering with the Smithsonian’s historical interpretation and reinforce congressional authority over the institution.
