Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14253.
A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Its path through Congress
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- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives on September 28, 2026, stops the use of taxpayer money for a specific executive action. It focuses entirely on Executive Order 14253, which is titled relating to restoring truth and sanity in American history. The legislation simply forbids any federal funds from being used to carry out that order. If passed, the executive order cannot be funded using federal dollars.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1: This section prevents federal funds from being used to carry out Executive Order 14253, which could be seen as a positive benefit for individuals or groups who oppose that specific executive order and want to ensure federal tax dollars are not spent on it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1: This section prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14253, which could be considered a negative outcome or burden for individuals or groups who support the executive order regarding restoring truth and sanity in American history and want federal resources used for it.
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- 9/28/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan