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119th Congress · H.R. 7618 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history

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2026-10-30T22:27:23Z
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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7618

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia:H.R. 7618.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H2235]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399
    Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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K000399
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current
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Jennifer A. Kiggans
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Jennifer
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Ann
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Kiggans
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null
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null
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1971-06-18
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F

Current term (2 total)

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rep
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VA
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2
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null
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://kiggans.house.gov
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152 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4602
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152 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-4215
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (10)

  • Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (house) · house · rank 6
  • Energy and Mineral Resources (house) · house · rank 7
  • Health (house) · house · rank 5
  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 18 · site
  • House Committee on Natural Resources (house) · house · rank 12 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 11 · site
  • Military Personnel (house) · house · rank 4
  • Oversight and Investigations (house) · house · Chairwoman · rank 1
  • Seapower and Projection Forces (house) · house · rank 7
  • Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (house) · house · rank 8

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District offices (3)

  • 25020 Shore Parkway, 1B, Onley, VA, 23418 · 757-666-6020
  • 130 S. Saratoga Street, Suffolk, VA, 23434 · 757-942-6050 · 36.7279397,-76.5846552
  • 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 900, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462 · 757-364-7650 · 36.8423745,-76.1316844

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H2VA02064
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2026
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KIGGANS, JENNIFER
party
REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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VA
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02
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Incumbent
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C
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2026
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null
first_file_date
2021-04-08
last_file_date
2026-10-05
last_f2_date
2026-10-05
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$5,954,338.07
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$2,608,075.05
cash_on_hand_end_period
$3,391,740.42
debts_owed_by_committee
$38,100.66
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (6)

  • Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] · [D-RI-2] · M001223 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-20 · original
    Dem-RI-2 current · 2 terms · @Rep_Magaziner · 1 district office
  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · [D-NV-3] · L000590 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-04
    Dem-NV-3 current · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee · 1 district office
  • Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] · [R-OH-7] · M001222 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-25
    Rep-OH-7 current · 2 terms · @repmaxmiller · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · [R-PA-1] · F000466 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-14
    Rep-PA-1 current · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz · 1 district office
  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-14
    Rep-GA-7 current · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick · 1 district office
  • Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] · [R-PA-15] · T000467 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-15
    Rep-PA-15 current · 9 terms · @CongressmanGT · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-30T19:57:08ZMarkup By
    2026-06-04T19:08:24ZReferred To
    ↳ National Parks Subcommittee
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-20T22:12:00ZReported By
    2026-04-21T17:30:00ZMarkup By
    2026-02-20T16:33:05ZReferred To
    ↳ Federal Lands Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (22)

  • 2026-09-30Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 2026-07-21Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • 2026-06-04IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2026-06-03 14:08:14FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-03 14:08:12FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
    VoteHouse roll 192 — source
  • 2026-06-03 14:08:12Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
    VoteHouse roll 192 — source
  • 2026-06-03 13:30:55FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
  • 2026-06-02 15:32:24FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2026-06-02 15:23:56FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
  • 2026-06-02 15:23:55FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
  • 2026-06-02 15:23:45FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-05-20CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
  • 2026-05-20CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
  • 2026-05-20Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
  • 2026-04-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-04-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-04-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  • 2026-03-26Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2026-03-19Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • 2026-02-20IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2026-02-20IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-02-20IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:38:33Z
    American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-06-09T05:23:22Z
    American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-05T05:38:27Z
    American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-05T05:38:27Z
    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.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-05-22T02:23:25Z
    American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-03-06T04:08:20Z
    American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-03-06T04:03:39Z
    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.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-05-20 · Reported to House

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. 

Related bills

  • S 3524 (119) American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025
    Latest: 2026-09-30 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-664

Calendar number

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 7618, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 20262026-05-26T18:23:00Z
    As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 20, 2026
  • H.R. 7618, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 20262026-10-30T19:34:00Z
    As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on September 30, 2026

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