Hispanic congressional leaders compel Smithsonian Latino museum to change anti-American theme
July 28, 2023
Hispanic Republicans who previously voiced concerns about anti-U.S. themes dominating the opening exhibit of the upcoming Smithsonian Latino history museum now say the problem has been rectified, according to a Thursday statement.
The legislative shift came after Congressional Hispanic Caucus leaders met this week with staff members from the Smithsonian Museum of Latino History and Culture following a fierce legislative battle concerning the 2024 fiscal budget.
On July 19, the House Appropriations Committee approved an interior and environment funding bill that banned the federal government from spending further taxpayer money on the National Museum of the American Latino, which would be part of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.