What does Preamble of American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends title 54, United States Code, to modify cost-sharing requirements for grant programs under the American Battlefield Protection Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 do?

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

What does AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAMS. of American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the American Battlefield Protection Program Grant Programs. The Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program is reauthorized through 2036. The Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program and Battlefield Restoration Grant Program are amended.

What does FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR SITES STUDIES. of American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service, to prepare or certify studies of sites related to the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Studies may be conducted by the Secretary in consultation with various entities, or by other interested parties who receive certification from the Secretary. The studies must identify sites, determine their significance, assess threats to their integrity, and provide preservation and interpretation alternatives. The Secretary is required to consider previous studies and reports when preparing new studies. Studies carried out by the Secretary must be submitted to congressional committees within two years of funding availability, while studies by other parties must be submitted within 180 days of certification. A study submitted under this section will be considered a 'Battlefield Report' as defined in Title 54 of the United States Code.

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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 2/20/2026

Author: Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill reauthorizes the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through 2036, providing funding for battlefield preservation.
It mandates studies of significant sites related to the French and Indian War and Mexican-American War to assess their importance and preservation needs.
The bill amends grant programs, including the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program and Battlefield Restoration Grant Program, to adjust cost-sharing requirements.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 3524(In Committee)Official page

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