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American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3568| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2024
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jan 10, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3448
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
  • January 10, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 10, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)


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


  • November 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3448
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3448: American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6492: EXPLORE Act
Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIntergovernmental relationsMilitary historyParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3568| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2024
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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Timeline
Jan 10, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3448
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
  • January 10, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 10, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)


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


  • November 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3448
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3448: American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6492: EXPLORE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasIntergovernmental relationsMilitary historyParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history