H.R. 7763
IntroducedProtecting American History Act
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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7763
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2026
Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, and Ms. Scanlon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American History Act''.
SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AT INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
(a) In General.--Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall restore any covered exhibits at the Historical Park removed from public display after January 21, 2026, so that such covered exhibits appear as they did at the Historical Park on that date.
(b) Prohibition on Future Removal.--The Secretary may not add, remove, destroy, or otherwise alter covered exhibits at the Historical Park without the express authorization of Congress.
(c) Definitions.--In this Act:
(1) Covered exhibit.--The term ``covered exhibit'' means an interpretive or educational exhibit, sign, plaque, or other display.
(2) Historical park.--The term ``Historical Park'' means the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service. <all>