American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
In Committee
Summary
Battlefield preservation funding: The bill extends and updates the American Battlefield Protection Program, authorizing dedicated grant funding and directing studies of sites tied to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.
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- Preservation organizations and battlefield sites: Reauthorizes the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through 2036, raises numeric limits from 50 to 75 in two grant sections, and authorizes $2.0 million per year for interpretation and restoration grants through FY2036.
- Department of the Interior and National Park Service: Directs the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service Director, to study sites, assess short- and long-term threats, and develop preservation and interpretation alternatives. The Secretary must consider prior reports, consult listed partners, and submit a report to Congress within 2 years after funds are made available.
- States, Tribes, and local governments: Requires consultation with affected Governors, Tribal governments, and local units of government and gives them a formal role in identifying significant sites and considering potential National Park System designations.
*Authorizes $2.0 million per year through FY2036 for battlefield grants, increasing potential federal spending by $2.0 million annually.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More battlefield grants through 2036
If enacted, the bill would let the Secretary of the Interior award grants for battlefield preservation. It would authorize $2,000,000 to be appropriated each fiscal year to fund grants under the interpretation modernization and restoration programs through fiscal year 2036. It would change numeric program references from 50 to 75 in two grant rules, remove one subsection, and replace another to add the funding authority. It would also extend the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program authorization from 2028 to 2036. States, Tribal governments, local governments, and preservation groups would be able to apply for these grants.
Studies of French and Mexican War sites
If enacted, the bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to study U.S. sites tied to the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846–1848). The studies would identify sites in the United States, rate their relative significance, assess short- and long-term threats, and suggest preservation and interpretation options, including possible National Park System designation where appropriate. The Secretary would consider prior reports, consult Governors, affected Indian Tribes, local governments, the American Battlefield Trust, preservation organizations, and other interested parties. The Secretary would report results to the appropriate congressional committees no later than 2 years after funds are made available to carry out the studies.
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
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