Take Action: Contact Your Lawmaker
You have a voice. Let it be heard.
Our museums shape the hearts and minds of the next generation. That’s why it’s critical we urge our elected officials to support legislation that ensures transparency, academic freedom, and viewpoint diversity in the institutions we all fund.
Step-by-Step: How to Contact Your Lawmaker
Step 1: Find Your Representative
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Visit www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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Enter your ZIP code to find your Member of Congress.
Step 2: Find Your U.S. Senators
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Select your state to find contact information for both senators.
Step 3: Use Their Online Contact Form
Most congressional offices use an online web form rather than email. Click “Contact” on your elected official’s website to submit your message.
Sample Email / Message to Send
Subject: Support Legislation for Truth and Transparency in Our Museums
Dear [Representative/Senator] [Last Name],
As your constituent, I am writing to express my strong support for efforts to restore academic freedom, transparency, and public accountability in our nation’s federally funded museums.
These institutions, especially those like the Smithsonian, shape what millions of children believe about science, history, and human identity. Yet far too often, they present a one-sided narrative that excludes or misrepresents faith-based and traditional perspectives. That’s not education, it’s indoctrination.
I respectfully urge you to support legislation that would codify the President's Executive Order on “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” and other museum reform efforts being advanced by Americans for Museums and its coalition partners. This is not a partisan issue, it’s about fairness, truth, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Please stand for intellectual integrity, viewpoint diversity, and the rights of parents and citizens to expect honest, balanced storytelling in the institutions we all support.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your City, State]
[Optional: Your Email Address]
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