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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

USA119th CongressS-675| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (2)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants totaling up to $50,000,000 for the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. These funds are intended to preserve and make available materials relating to President Theodore Roosevelt's life and to offer interpretive and educational services. A crucial condition for receiving these federal grants is that the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation must first certify it has secured at least $100,000,000 from the State of North Dakota or other non-Federal sources. Importantly, these federal grant funds are explicitly prohibited from being used for the ongoing maintenance or operation of the Library. Beyond financial contributions, the bill also permits the Secretary to enter into agreements with the Foundation for the loan of federal artifacts and objects related to Theodore Roosevelt. These artifacts, which may include items from agencies like the National Park Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, are to be provided without monetary consideration, particularly those not currently on public display. The Secretary will establish terms and conditions necessary for the preservation and exhibition of these loaned items. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that the Secretary or any other federal entity will have no involvement in the day-to-day operation of the Library, unless specifically requested by the non-federal operating entity.

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Amendments (1)
SAMDT 5897text

Amendment SA 5897 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 24, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Hoeven

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Timeline
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 22, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2981-2982)
Jun 22, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 22, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 22, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jun 22, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2984)
Jun 22, 2026
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Held at the desk.
  • February 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 22, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2981-2982)


  • June 22, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 22, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 22, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.


  • June 22, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2984)


  • June 22, 2026
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Held at the desk.

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Historical and cultural resourcesLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNorth DakotaPresidential administrationsU.S. history

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

USA119th CongressS-675| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants totaling up to $50,000,000 for the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. These funds are intended to preserve and make available materials relating to President Theodore Roosevelt's life and to offer interpretive and educational services. A crucial condition for receiving these federal grants is that the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation must first certify it has secured at least $100,000,000 from the State of North Dakota or other non-Federal sources. Importantly, these federal grant funds are explicitly prohibited from being used for the ongoing maintenance or operation of the Library. Beyond financial contributions, the bill also permits the Secretary to enter into agreements with the Foundation for the loan of federal artifacts and objects related to Theodore Roosevelt. These artifacts, which may include items from agencies like the National Park Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, are to be provided without monetary consideration, particularly those not currently on public display. The Secretary will establish terms and conditions necessary for the preservation and exhibition of these loaned items. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that the Secretary or any other federal entity will have no involvement in the day-to-day operation of the Library, unless specifically requested by the non-federal operating entity.

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Timeline
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 22, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2981-2982)
Jun 22, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 22, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 22, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jun 22, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2984)
Jun 22, 2026
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Held at the desk.
  • February 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 22, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2981-2982)


  • June 22, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 22, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 22, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.


  • June 22, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2984)


  • June 22, 2026
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Held at the desk.
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (2)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amendments (1)
SAMDT 5897text

Amendment SA 5897 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 24, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Hoeven
Historical and cultural resourcesLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNorth DakotaPresidential administrationsU.S. history