American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
119-HR-7618119th CongressIntroduced Feb 20, 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2](R-VA-2)6 cosponsors
Summary
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
This bill extends through FY2036 three National Park Service (NPS) grant programs that preserve U.S. battlefields and requires the NPS to study additional sites for potential preservation.
Specifically, the bill extends through FY2036 grant programs for the acquisition, interpretation modernization, and restoration of certain U.S. battlefields. (Under current law, the grants are authorized through FY2028.)
The bill also requires the NPS to prepare or certify studies of locations tied to significant events during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) for potential preservation.
Subjects
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history
Actions (20)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 4, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 3, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 3, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
May 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
May 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
May 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Apr 21, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Mar 19, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 20, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026Library of Congress