Federal · 119th Congress
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors6
Seth MagazinerDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · RI
Susie LeeDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NV
Max L. MillerRU.S. Representative · 7th District · OH
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Richard McCormickRU.S. Representative · 7th District · GA
Glenn ThompsonRU.S. Representative · 15th District · PAFloor votes
Other titles2
To amend title 54, United States Code, to modify certain cost-sharing requirements for grant programs under the American Battlefield Protection Program, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history19
Sep 30, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 21, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jun 4, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 3, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026
House · Floor
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).Roll Call 192404–13
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Jun 3, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorAt 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, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
May 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 4, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 3, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 20, 2026