American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Last recorded step: House, Jul 21, 2026.
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This bill would extend battlefield preservation grants through 2036 and require studies of sites from the French and Indian and Mexican wars.
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What it does
This bill would extend the authorization for three National Park Service grant programs focused on the acquisition, restoration, and interpretation of United States battlefields through fiscal year 2036. It also proposes to require the National Park Service to conduct or certify studies of sites associated with the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War. These studies would evaluate the potential for preserving locations tied to significant events from those specific conflicts.
Who is affected
The bill primarily affects the National Park Service, which is tasked with extending grant programs and conducting new preservation studies. Entities involved in the acquisition, restoration, and interpretation of United States battlefields may be affected by the extension of these grant programs through fiscal year 2036. Additionally, the bill impacts stakeholders interested in the preservation of sites associated with the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.
Key provisions
- Extension of battlefield grant programs. Extends the authorization for three National Park Service grant programs through fiscal year 2036. These programs support the acquisition, interpretation modernization, and restoration of American battlefield sites.
- Preservation studies for additional historical conflicts. Directs the National Park Service to conduct or certify studies of locations associated with the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War. These studies will evaluate the sites for potential preservation based on their historical significance.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 7618, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026· As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 20, 2026
Effective dates
The bill extends the authorization for three National Park Service battlefield grant programs through fiscal year 2036.
Relationship to existing law
This bill extends the authorization for three existing National Park Service grant programs related to battlefield acquisition, interpretation modernization, and restoration from FY2028 through FY2036. It also expands the scope of the American Battlefield Protection Program by requiring studies of sites associated with the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to extend the authorization of National Park Service grant programs for the acquisition, restoration, and interpretation of U.S. battlefields through fiscal year 2036. Additionally, it seeks to identify new sites for potential preservation by requiring studies of locations associated with the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.