H.R. 7618 · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Extends battlefield preservation grant programs through fiscal year 2036 and requires additional war site studies. AI-read
What it does
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, May 20, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 House roll 552 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedAmerican Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act | D 207–0 · R 196–13 · I 1–0 |
Passed 404–13 |
Latest action
Sep 30, 2026 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.