H.R. 7618: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-20):
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. (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.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Seth Magaziner | D RI (original cosponsor) 2026-02-20 |
| Susie Lee | D NV 2026-03-04 |
| Max L. Miller | R OH 2026-03-25 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2026-05-14 |
| Richard McCormick | R GA 2026-05-14 |
| Glenn Thompson | R PA 2026-05-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 7618 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 7618?
H.R. 7618 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 7618 are available on congress.gov.
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