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Yes: 404 • No: 13
119-hr-7618119th Congress
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Passed House
Summary
Extends battlefield preservation funding and creates a new framework for studies of the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War. It sets a clear funding level for grants and adds deadlines and certification rules for historic-site studies tied to those wars.
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- Preservation groups, states, tribes, and local governments gain a longer funding horizon for battlefield work with grant authorization extended through 2036 and a steady grant level of $2.0 million per year for eligible projects.
- Grant applicants and restoration projects get a predictable authorization for awards under the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization and Acquisition programs, subject to annual appropriations.
- The National Park Service must either lead studies or certify externally produced studies that identify sites, rank significance, assess threats, and recommend preservation options. Secretary-led studies must be submitted within 2 years after funds are available, and externally produced studies are reviewed within 1 year and submitted within 180 days after certification.
*Authorizes $2.0 million per year for ABPP grants through FY2036, which would increase federal spending if appropriated.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More years and funds for battlefield grants
If enacted, this would extend the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through fiscal year 2036. It would also authorize $2 million each year through fiscal year 2036 for battlefield interpretation and restoration grants. Congress would still need to appropriate the money. Eligible preservation groups and state or local governments would be able to apply when funds are available.
Studies of French and Mexican war sites
This bill would direct the Interior Secretary to study sites tied to the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). Studies would list sites, rank their importance, note threats, and suggest ways to preserve and explain them, including possible National Park units. The Secretary would be able to do the studies or certify outside studies that meet the content rules. The Secretary would review outside studies within 1 year of receipt. If Congress provides money, Secretary-led studies would be sent to Congress within 2 years after funds are available. Certified outside studies would be sent within 180 days after certification. Prior work by the Park Service and preservation groups would be considered.
Rule cleanup for interpretation grants
This bill would delete one subsection from the law for the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program. The actual effect for applicants or grantees would depend on what that deleted subsection covered and later agency rules. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
VA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
Sponsored 3/4/2026
Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
OH • R
Sponsored 3/25/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
GA • R
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
PA • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 6/3/2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 404 • No: 13