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American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3448| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2024
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (54)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 13, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sep 20, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 20, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 20, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Nov 3, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
Nov 3, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 6, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)
Nov 6, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.
Nov 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
Nov 6, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
Nov 6, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 15, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3568
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 19, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 21, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 13, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • September 20, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 20, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 20, 2023
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged


  • November 3, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.


  • November 3, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.


  • November 6, 2023
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 6, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)


  • November 6, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.


  • November 6, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)


  • November 6, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)


  • November 6, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 7, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 15, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3568
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • May 15, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • November 19, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 21, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 21, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6492: EXPLORE Act
  • S 118-3568: American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024
Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIntergovernmental relationsMilitary historyParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3448| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2024
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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Timeline
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 13, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sep 20, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 20, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 20, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Nov 3, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
Nov 3, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 6, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)
Nov 6, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.
Nov 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
Nov 6, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
Nov 6, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 15, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3568
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 19, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 21, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 13, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • September 20, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 20, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 20, 2023
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged


  • November 3, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.


  • November 3, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.


  • November 6, 2023
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 6, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)


  • November 6, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.


  • November 6, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)


  • November 6, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)


  • November 6, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 7, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 15, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3568
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • May 15, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • November 19, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 21, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 21, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (54)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6492: EXPLORE Act
  • S 118-3568: American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIntergovernmental relationsMilitary historyParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history