American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

119 HR 7618 EH: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 7618

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026.

2.American battlefield protection program grant programs (a)Reauthorization of battlefield acquisition grant programSection 308103(f) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2028 and inserting 2036. (b)Battlefield interpretation modernization grant programSection 308104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d). (c)Battlefield restoration grant programSection 308105 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: (e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under section 308104 and this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2036..

3.French and indian war and mexican-american war sites studies (a)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose, the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) (referred to in this section as the Secretary), shall prepare or certify, pursuant to subsection (b), studies of sites and structures located in the United States that are thematically tied with nationally significant events that occurred during— (1)the French and Indian War from 1754–1763; and (2)the Mexican-American War from 1846–1848. (b)Preparation (1)In generalThe studies under subsection (a) may be carried out— (A)by the Secretary, in consultation with affected States, Indian Tribes, local governments, the American Battlefield Trust, historic preservation organizations, and any other interested individuals or entities, as determined by the Secretary; or (B)by interested individuals or entities, if the Secretary certifies that the completed study meets the requirements of subsection (c). (2)CertificationNot later than 1 year after receiving a study carried out by interested individuals or entities under subsection (b)(1)(B), the Secretary shall review and certify whether the study meets the requirements of subsection (c). (c)ContentsThe studies prepared under subsection (a) shall— (1)identify French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites, respectively, located within the United States; (2)determine the relative significance of the identified sites; (3)assess short- and long-term threats to the integrity of the identified sites; and (4)provide alternatives for the preservation and interpretation of the identified sites by the Federal Government, State, local, and Tribal governments, or other public or private entities, including potential designation of the identified sites as units of the National Park System, as appropriate. (d)Consideration of previous studies and reportsIn preparing the studies under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall consider and may include information from previous studies and reports relating to French and Indian War or Mexican-American War historic sites prepared by the National Park Service, the American Battlefield Trust, or other historic preservation organizations, as appropriate. (e)Submission to congress (1)Studies carried out by the secretaryWith respect to studies carried out by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (b)(1)(A), the Secretary shall submit such studies to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out such studies. (2)Studies carried out by other interested partiesWith respect to studies carried out by interested individuals or entities in accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B), the Secretary shall submit such studies to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies under subsection (b)(2) that the studies meet the requirements of subsection (c). (3)Battlefield report definition clarificationA study submitted under this subsection shall be deemed to be a document included in the definition of Battlefield Reports in section 308101 of title 54, United States Code. Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 7618 IH: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7618IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 20, 2026Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Mr. Magaziner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026.

2.American Battlefield Protection Program grant programs (a)Reauthorization of battlefield acquisition grant programSection 308103(f) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2028 and inserting 2036. (b)Battlefield interpretation modernization grant programSection 308104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (c), by striking 50 and inserting 75; and (2)by striking subsection (d). (c)Battlefield Restoration Grant ProgramSection 308105 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (c), by striking 50 and inserting 75; and (2)by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: (e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under section 308104 and this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2036..

3.French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites studies (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) (referred to in this section as the Secretary), shall prepare studies of sites and structures located in the United States that are thematically tied with nationally significant events that occurred during— (1)the French and Indian War from 1754–1763; and (2)the Mexican-American War from 1846–1848. (b)ContentsThe studies prepared under subsection (a) shall— (1)identify French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites, respectively, located within the United States; (2)determine the relative significance of the identified sites; (3)assess short- and long-term threats to the integrity of the identified sites; and (4)provide alternatives for the preservation and interpretation of the identified sites by the Federal Government, State, local, and Tribal governments, or other public or private entities, including potential designation of the identified sites as units of the National Park System, as appropriate. (c)Consideration of previous studies and reportsIn preparing the studies under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider and may include information from previous studies and reports relating to French and Indian War or Mexican-American War historic sites prepared by the National Park Service, the American Battlefield Trust, or other historic preservation organizations, as appropriate. (d)ConsultationIn preparing the studies under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1)the Governor of each affected State; (2)each affected Indian Tribe; (3)each affected unit of local government; (4)the American Battlefield Trust and other national, Tribal, State, and local historic preservation organizations; and (5)other interested entities or persons. (e)Submission to CongressNot later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the studies under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the results of the studies.

119 HR 7618 : American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7618IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 4, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026.2.American battlefield protection program grant programs(a)Reauthorization of battlefield acquisition grant programSection 308103(f) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2028 and inserting 2036.(b)Battlefield interpretation modernization grant programSection 308104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d).(c)Battlefield restoration grant programSection 308105 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under section 308104 and this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2036..3.French and indian war and mexican-american war sites studies(a)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose, the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) (referred to in this section as the Secretary), shall prepare or certify, pursuant to subsection (b), studies of sites and structures located in the United States that are thematically tied with nationally significant events that occurred during—(1)the French and Indian War from 1754–1763; and(2)the Mexican-American War from 1846–1848.(b)Preparation(1)In generalThe studies under subsection (a) may be carried out—(A)by the Secretary, in consultation with affected States, Indian Tribes, local governments, the American Battlefield Trust, historic preservation organizations, and any other interested individuals or entities, as determined by the Secretary; or(B)by interested individuals or entities, if the Secretary certifies that the completed study meets the requirements of subsection (c).(2)CertificationNot later than 1 year after receiving a study carried out by interested individuals or entities under subsection (b)(1)(B), the Secretary shall review and certify whether the study meets the requirements of subsection (c).(c)ContentsThe studies prepared under subsection (a) shall—(1)identify French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites, respectively, located within the United States;(2)determine the relative significance of the identified sites;(3)assess short- and long-term threats to the integrity of the identified sites; and(4)provide alternatives for the preservation and interpretation of the identified sites by the Federal Government, State, local, and Tribal governments, or other public or private entities, including potential designation of the identified sites as units of the National Park System, as appropriate.(d)Consideration of previous studies and reportsIn preparing the studies under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall consider and may include information from previous studies and reports relating to French and Indian War or Mexican-American War historic sites prepared by the National Park Service, the American Battlefield Trust, or other historic preservation organizations, as appropriate.(e)Submission to congress(1)Studies carried out by the secretaryWith respect to studies carried out by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (b)(1)(A), the Secretary shall submit such studies to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out such studies.(2)Studies carried out by other interested partiesWith respect to studies carried out by interested individuals or entities in accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B), the Secretary shall submit such studies to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies under subsection (b)(2) that the studies meet the requirements of subsection (c).(3)Battlefield report definition clarificationA study submitted under this subsection shall be deemed to be a document included in the definition of Battlefield Reports in section 308101 of title 54, United States Code. Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 7618 RH: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 578119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7618[Report No. 119–664]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 20, 2026Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Mr. Magaziner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesMay 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Miller of Ohio, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. McCormick, and Mr. Thompson of PennsylvaniaMay 20, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 20, 2026A BILLTo 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.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026.2.American battlefield protection program grant programs(a)Reauthorization of battlefield acquisition grant programSection 308103(f) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 2028 and inserting 2036.(b)Battlefield interpretation modernization grant programSection 308104 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d).(c)Battlefield restoration grant programSection 308105 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under section 308104 and this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2036..3.French and Indian war and Mexican-American War sites studies(a)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose, the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) (referred to in this section as the Secretary), shall prepare or certify, pursuant to subsection (b), studies of sites and structures located in the United States that are thematically tied with nationally significant events that occurred during—(1)the French and Indian War from 1754–1763; and(2)the Mexican-American War from 1846–1848.(b)Preparation(1)In generalThe studies under subsection (a) may be carried out—(A)by the Secretary, in consultation with affected States, Indian Tribes, local governments, the American Battlefield Trust, historic preservation organizations, and any other interested individuals or entities, as determined by the Secretary; or(B)by interested individuals or entities, if the Secretary certifies that the completed study meets the requirements of subsection (c).(2)CertificationNot later than 1 year after receiving a study carried out by interested individuals or entities under subsection (b)(1)(B), the Secretary shall review and certify whether the study meets the requirements of subsection (c).(c)ContentsThe studies prepared under subsection (a) shall—(1)identify French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites, respectively, located within the United States;(2)determine the relative significance of the identified sites;(3)assess short- and long-term threats to the integrity of the identified sites; and(4)provide alternatives for the preservation and interpretation of the identified sites by the Federal Government, State, local, and Tribal governments, or other public or private entities, including potential designation of the identified sites as units of the National Park System, as appropriate.(d)Consideration of previous studies and reportsIn preparing the studies under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall consider and may include information from previous studies and reports relating to French and Indian War or Mexican-American War historic sites prepared by the National Park Service, the American Battlefield Trust, or other historic preservation organizations, as appropriate.(e)Submission to Congress(1)Studies carried out by the secretaryWith respect to studies carried out by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (b)(1)(A), the Secretary shall submit such studies to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out such studies.(2)Studies carried out by other interested partiesWith respect to studies carried out by interested individuals or entities in accordance with subsection (b)(1)(B), the Secretary shall submit such studies to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies under subsection (b)(2) that the studies meet the requirements of subsection (c).May 20, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed