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Senators Demand Probe into Smithsonian's Alleged Lobbying Violations

8/9/2025

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Randy Weber are calling for an internal probe into the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its staff of undermining the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This legislation aims to transfer a space vehicle to Houston, but allegations suggest Smithsonian employees lobbied against its progress, raising concerns over potential Anti-Lobbying Act violations.

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Randy Weber are calling for an internal probe into the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its staff of undermining the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This legislation aims to transfer a space vehicle to Houston, but allegations suggest Smithsonian employees lobbied against its progress, raising concerns over potential Anti-Lobbying Act violations.