National Fossil Act of 2026

This bill designates the Mammut americanum (the American Mastodon) fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur.

Other titles

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To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

National Fossil ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

National Fossil Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to House

Legislative history

H.R. 9191·House·Bill·Government Operations and Politics

Rep. Erin Houchin(Republican-Indiana-9)·

Jun 8, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jun 8, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1.

Sep 8, 2026

House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-803.

Sep 8, 2026

HousePlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.

Sep 16, 2026

House · FloorMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Sep 16, 2026

House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules.

Sep 16, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9191.

Sep 16, 2026

House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 16, 2026

House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Documents

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Bill text

Sep 8, 2026As reported by the House committee Jun 8, 2026As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Sep 8, 2026Reported to House