American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024
United States118th CongressS-3568Senate
Updated: May 15, 2024
Summary
American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024 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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HR-3448: American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)
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Introduced in Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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