Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7618

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

Preservation: Protecting Historic Battlefields

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This bill extends a federal program that helps save historic battlefields from being destroyed or built over. It keeps the grant program running until 2036 and sets aside $2 million every year to help fix up these sites and create educational displays for visitors.
It makes it easier for local groups and states to protect history by changing the rules on who pays for projects. Currently, the federal government pays half the cost of restoration, but this bill would increase that to 75%, meaning local communities have to raise less money to qualify for federal help.
The plan expands preservation efforts to include sites from the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War. The National Park Service will study these locations to see which ones are in danger and if they should be turned into new National Parks.
The National Park Service would have two years to finish its study on these older war sites. During that time, they must talk to governors, local leaders, and Native American Tribes to decide which locations are the most important to save for future generations.

3 milestones3 actions

Mar 19, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Feb 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 20, 2026

Introduced in House

1 bill

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

Dec 17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7618

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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