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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Jennifer A. Kiggans, R-VA-2

2 terms · @RepJenKiggans

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152 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4602 · 202-225-4215

Cosponsors (6)+

Seth M. Magaziner, D-RI-2Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 20, 2026 · 2 terms · @Rep_Magaziner
Susie Lee, D-NV-3
Co-sponsored Mar 4, 2026 · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee
Max L. Miller, R-OH-7
Co-sponsored Mar 25, 2026 · 2 terms · @repmaxmiller
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1
Co-sponsored May 14, 2026 · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz
Rich D. McCormick, R-GA-7
Co-sponsored May 14, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick
Glenn Thompson, R-PA-15
Co-sponsored May 15, 2026 · 9 terms · @CongressmanGT

Committees (2)+

Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Sep 30, 2026
Natural Resources Committee
House Standing · Activity May 20, 2026

Actions (22)+

Sep 30, 2026 · via Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 21, 2026 · via Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jun 4, 2026 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026 · via 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).
Jun 3, 2026 · via 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).
Jun 3, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
Jun 2, 2026 · via 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.
Jun 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
Jun 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
Jun 2, 2026 · via House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
May 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
May 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
Apr 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Mar 26, 2026 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 19, 2026 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedFeb 20, 2026

Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources

RelatedS. 3524

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Constitutional authority cited

[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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