American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023
United States118th CongressHR-3448House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 21, 2024
Summary
American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023 This bill expands the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program. The bill expands the battlefield acquisition grant program to allow grants to be (1) awarded to Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations, and (2) awarded to acquire certain Revolutionary War or War of 1812 battlefields. The bill expands eligibility for the battlefield restoration grant program to include battlefield land that is owned by a state, tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization. Not later than 2 years after this bill's enactment and every 10 years thereafter, the American Battlefield Protection Program must report to Congress on preservation activities and the condition of battlefields.
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S-3568: American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Senate