H.R. 7618
119th Congress
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
6
Cosponsors
21
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
21 juillet 2026·2 days ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 29 mai 2026
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.
Timeline
21 actions
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
21 juillet 2026 · Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
4 juin 2026 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
4 juin 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
3 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
3 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
3 juin 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3 juin 2026 · 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).
3 juin 2026 · Floor
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).
3 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
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.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
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.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
20 mai 2026 · Calendars
Sponsorship
6 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]VACosponsors
- Democrat233%
- Republican467%
- Republican:Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]PA
- Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
- Republican:Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]GA
- Republican:Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]OH
- Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
- Democrat:Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]RI
Classification
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Natural Resources Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To20 Feb 2026
- Markup By21 Apr 2026
- Reported By20 May 2026
Federal Lands Subcommittee
- Referred to19 Mar 2026
- Hearings By (subcommittee)26 Mar 2026
- Discharged from21 Apr 2026
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To4 Jun 2026
Reports
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 20 février 2026 to 6 on 15 mai 2026.
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