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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3524| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
David McCormick

David McCormick

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly modifies the American Battlefield Protection Program, aiming to enhance the preservation and interpretation of historic battlefields across the United States. A key provision adjusts cost-sharing requirements , increasing the federal share for both the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program and the Battlefield Restoration Grant Program from 50% to 75%, providing greater financial support for these critical preservation efforts. The legislation also extends the authorization for the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through fiscal year 2035 and authorizes an appropriation of $2,000,000 annually through the same year for the Interpretation Modernization and Restoration grant programs. This ensures continued funding for the acquisition of significant battlefield lands and enhanced support for interpretation and restoration. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct comprehensive studies of French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites . These studies will identify, assess, and propose alternatives for the preservation and interpretation of these sites, requiring consultation with various stakeholders and a report to Congress within two years of funding.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7618
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7618
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7618: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3524| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill significantly modifies the American Battlefield Protection Program, aiming to enhance the preservation and interpretation of historic battlefields across the United States. A key provision adjusts cost-sharing requirements , increasing the federal share for both the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grant Program and the Battlefield Restoration Grant Program from 50% to 75%, providing greater financial support for these critical preservation efforts. The legislation also extends the authorization for the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through fiscal year 2035 and authorizes an appropriation of $2,000,000 annually through the same year for the Interpretation Modernization and Restoration grant programs. This ensures continued funding for the acquisition of significant battlefield lands and enhanced support for interpretation and restoration. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct comprehensive studies of French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites . These studies will identify, assess, and propose alternatives for the preservation and interpretation of these sites, requiring consultation with various stakeholders and a report to Congress within two years of funding.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7618
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7618
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
David McCormick

David McCormick

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7618: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsU.S. history