Del. Dan Helmer drove a series of legislative initiatives in Virginia aimed at confronting misinformation and strengthening civic education, including Helmer’s bill to ensure that any instruction on the January 6, 2021, insurrection is grounded in established facts.
The measure prohibits false claims such as portraying the attack as peaceful or denying the legitimacy of the 2020 election, reflecting Helmer’s broader focus on safeguarding accurate historical instruction.
Dan Helmer also advanced related legislation targeting “lottery”-style promotions similar to the voter registration lottery conducted by Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin’s 2025 Supreme Court election.
These efforts, led by Helmer, passed largely along party lines and represent a broader push to defend democratic institutions and promote truth in public education and consumer protections.