American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
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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.
What just happenedSep 30, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateJun 4, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseJun 3, 2026
- Reported in HouseMay 20, 2026
- Introduced in HouseFeb 20, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
National Parks Subcommittee - Jun 4, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 3, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 3, 2026FloorH37300
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, 2026Floor8000
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, 2026FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
- Jun 2, 2026FloorH37220
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, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
- Jun 2, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
- Jun 2, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 20, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
- May 20, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
Natural Resources Committee - May 20, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 21, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 21, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 21, 2026Committee
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Mar 26, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Mar 19, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Feb 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 20, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 20, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House