Executive Order 14416: Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution

Executive Order 14416 establishes a federal policy to address concerns identified by the Domestic Policy Council following its review of the Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of American History. The order directs federal officials to use available authorities, including applicable funding and contract mechanisms, to encourage corrective action and compliance with federal requirements. It also directs the Department of the Interior and National Park Service to install temporary signage and exhibits near the museum communicating the Administration’s findings, historical perspective, and policy during the nation’s 250th anniversary year.