H.R. 7618 Passed the House Public Lands and Natural Resources

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] Introduced February 20, 2026 Cosponsors 6 (2 D, 4 R) Latest action September 30, 2026

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 30, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  2. Jul 21, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  3. Jun 4, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  4. Jun 3, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Jun 3, 2026 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).
  6. Jun 3, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
  7. Jun 2, 2026 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.
  8. Jun 2, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
  9. Jun 2, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
  10. Jun 2, 2026 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  11. May 20, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
  12. May 20, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.

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