Bill · H.R. 8539· House(119-HR-8539)
Truth in National Parks Act
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Sharice Davids
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Truth in National Parks Act aims to amend title 54 of the United States Code regarding National Park Service sites. It seeks to ensure that interpretive and educational materials remain historically and culturally accurate. The bill prohibits the Secretary from removing or altering such materials unless they are updating or accommodating new information. If materials were altered between January 20, 2025, and the date of enactment, the Secretary must restore or replace them within 180 days. Additionally, the bill requires a report on the status of co-stewardship agreements with Indigenous communities.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill mandates consultation with Indian Tribes and requires a report on co-stewardship agreements to improve Federal trust obligations to Indigenous communities.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill requires the Secretary to consult with Indian Tribes and report on co-stewardship agreements to better meet Federal trust obligations to Indigenous communities.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates a report on the status of co-stewardship agreements between Indigenous communities and Federal agencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of Historical Information: The bill prevents the Secretary from removing or altering materials that are historically and culturally accurate and consistent with the unit's purpose (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Restoration of Materials: The Secretary of the Interior is required to replace or restore any historically and culturally accurate materials that were removed, obscured, or edited during a specific timeframe (Section 2(d)).
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Improved Indigenous Relations: The Secretary must consult with relevant constituencies, including Indian Tribes, when updating information or accommodating new exhibits (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Better Co-Stewardship Oversight: The Comptroller General must submit a report on co-stewardship agreements between Indigenous communities and Federal agencies, including recommendations to meet Federal trust obligations (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitations on Information Updates: The Secretary is restricted from removing or editing materials except for the specific purpose of updating or accommodating new historically and culturally accurate information (Section 2(b)(1)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York