H.R. 7618American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

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Sponsor: Jennifer A. Kiggans [R-VA-02]
Cosponsors: 6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Sep 30, 2026 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Passed the HouseJun 3, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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 the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7618 as reported to House on May 20, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 192

House Jun 3, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

404 Yea 13 Nay 13 not voting

Crossed both parties 13 of 417 voting members broke with their own party: 13 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic212 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 7618 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DSeth Magaziner [D-RI-02]Original2026 profile

DSusie Lee [D-NV-03]Joined Mar 4, 20262026 profile

RMax L. Miller [R-OH-07]Joined Mar 25, 20262026 profile

RBrian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-01]Joined May 14, 20262026 profile

RRichard McCormick [R-GA-07]Joined May 14, 20262026 profile

RGlenn Thompson [R-PA-15]Joined May 15, 20262026 profile

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H.R. 7618American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 192

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

H.R. 7618American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 192

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.R. 76187 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 76187 organizations