H.R. 7618 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
H.R. 7618 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 20, 2026, sponsored by Jennifer A. Kiggans with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 20, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (Sep 30, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 3, 2026 · Passed404–13
Every roll call vote on this bill
- American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments ActHouse · Jun 3, 2026
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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- H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- S. 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
- H.R. 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Aarp
- Open Space Institute, Inc.
- National Parks Conservation Association
- John Nau Iii
- National Trust For Historic Preservation
- American Battlefield Trust (Fka Civil War Trust)
- American Battlefield Trust
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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