National Fossil Act
Sponsored By: Representative Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Introduced
Summary
Designates the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur. The bill would add a new section 307 to Chapter 3 of Title 36, United States Code, and update the chapter heading and table of sections to include 'fossil', formally codifying those national fossil designations.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Johnson (SD)
SD • R
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Maloy
UT • R
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
NY • R
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
KS • R
Sponsored 6/8/2026
Roll Call Votes
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