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US HB7618
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Kiggans
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AI Summary
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Extends the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program authorization from 2028 to 2036
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Increases the federal cost-share for Battlefield Interpretation Modernization grants and Battlefield Restoration grants from 50% to 75%
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Authorizes $2,000,000 annually through fiscal year 2036 for interpretation modernization and restoration grants combined
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Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies of French and Indian War (1754-1763) and Mexican-American War (1846-1848) sites in the United States
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Requires the studies to identify significant sites, assess preservation threats, and evaluate options including potential National Park System designation, with a report to Congress within 2 years of funding
Legislative Description
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2/20/2026