What does Preamble of HR 7618 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 54, United States Code, concerning cost-sharing requirements for grant programs. The bill specifically targets grant programs under the American Battlefield Protection Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7618 do?

This bill is formally titled the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026.

What does AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAMS. of HR 7618 do?

This section modifies grant programs within the American Battlefield Protection Program, as outlined in Title 54 of the United States Code. The Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program is reauthorized through fiscal year 2036, extending its authorization beyond 2028. The Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program increases the maximum grant amount from $50 to $75 and removes subsection (d). The Battlefield Restoration Grant Program increases the maximum grant amount from $50 to $75 and adds a new subsection (e) authorizing appropriations. The Secretary is authorized to appropriate $2,000,000 annually through fiscal year 2036 to provide grants under both the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program and the Battlefield Restoration Grant Program.

What does FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR SITES STUDIES. of HR 7618 do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service, to prepare studies of sites related to the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The studies must identify sites, determine their significance, assess threats to their integrity, and provide preservation and interpretation alternatives. The Secretary is instructed to consider previous studies and reports from organizations like the National Park Service and the American Battlefield Trust. Consultation is required with state governors, Indian Tribes, local governments, historic preservation organizations, and other interested parties. The Secretary must submit a report detailing the study results to Congress within two years of funding availability.

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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 — HR. 7618

Last updated: 2/20/2026 · Introduced: 2/20/2026

Author: Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through fiscal year 2036, extending its authorization.
It increases the maximum grant amounts for the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program and the Battlefield Restoration Grant Program to $75,000 each, and authorizes annual appropriations of $2,000,000 for these programs.
The bill directs the National Park Service to conduct studies of sites related to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War, assessing their significance and preservation needs, and to submit a report to Congress within two years of funding.

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