Executive Order 14253

Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History

Signed 2025-03-27 in effect
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Directs the review and revision of federally funded historical programs and educational materials.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History

Establishes the policy and purpose of this order.

Sec. 2 Section 2

The Vice President, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Associate Staff Secretary, Lindsey Halligan, Esq.

Sec. 3 Section 3

The Secretary of the Interior shall provide sufficient funding, as available, to improve the infrastructure of Independence National Historical Park, which shall be complete by July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Sec. 4 Section 4

Requires accurate teaching of American history in federally funded institutions.

Sec. 5 Section 5

Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or ( printed page 14565) (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.