H.R. 7618 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 3, 2026. Received Jun 4, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends funding for battlefield preservation programs
This bill keeps three National Park Service grant programs running longer so they can keep working to preserve U.S. battlefields. Right now these programs are set to end in 2028, but this bill would extend them through 2036. The bill also asks the National Park Service to study important sites from the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War to see if they should be preserved.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly change things for most people in their daily lives. If you live near a battlefield or enjoy visiting historical sites, this helps ensure those places stay protected and well-maintained for the future. The bill is mainly about keeping government funding flowing to preserve American history for visitors and future generations.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, May 20, 2026)
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
This bill extends through FY2036 three National Park Service (NPS) grant programs that preserve U.S. battlefields and requires the NPS to study additional sites for potential preservation.
Specifically, the bill extends through FY2036 grant programs for the acquisition, interpretation modernization, and restoration of certain U.S. battlefields. (Under current law, the grants are authorized through FY2028.)
The bill also requires the NPS to prepare or certify studies of locations tied to significant events during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) for potential preservation.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7618
AN ACT
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2) · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 30, 2026: “Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Jun 3, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 404–13
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 207 | 0 | 5 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 196 | 13 | 8 |
13 members voted against most of their party: 13 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.