Protecting American History Act

House Bill

H.R. 7763

119th Congress

Protecting American History Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brendan Boyle

D - PA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive displays and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. The legislation aims to enhance the visitor experience at one of America's most historically significant sites by bringing back educational materials that help tell the story of our nation's founding.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Protecting American History Act

This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive displays and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and C

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This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive displays and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. The legislation aims to enhance the visitor experience at one of America's most historically significant sites by bringing back educational materials that help tell the story of our nation's founding.

Bill Number: 7763
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protecting American History Act
Bill Number: 7763
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive displays and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. The legislation

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive displays and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. The legislation aims to enhance the visitor experience at one of America's most historically significant sites by bringing back educational materials that help tell the story of our nation's founding.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates restoration of educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park, a major tourist destination that attracts millions of visitors annually
Focuses on interpretive displays that help visitors understand the historical significance of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and other founding-era landmarks
Would enhance educational programming at a site central to American history and civics education for students and families
Represents an investment in preserving and presenting the story of American independence and constitutional democracy

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit the estimated 5 million annual visitors to Independence National Historical Park, including school groups, tourists, and Philadelphia residents seeking to connect with American history. By restoring educational exhibits, the legislation would improve how visitors learn about the founding of the United States, potentially enhancing civic understanding and patriotic appreciation. Local tourism and Philadelphia's economy could also see positive effects from an improved visitor experience at this major historical attraction.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7763, 119th Congress (2026). "Protecting American History Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7763

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