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H.R. 7618

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

📅 Sep 30, 2026
Summary:
• Modifies cost-sharing requirements for American Battlefield Protection Program grants by changing the federal share from 50% to 75% for battlefield interpretation and restoration programs
• Extends the authorization of the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program from 2028 to 2036
• Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies of French and Indian War (1754-1763) and Mexican-American War (1846-1848) sites in the United States
Additional Details:
• Authorizes $2,000,000 for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2036 for battlefield interpretation and restoration grants
• The required studies must identify sites, determine their significance, assess threats to their integrity, and provide preservation alternatives including potential designation as National Park System units
• The Secretary must consult with state governors, Indian tribes, local governments, the American Battlefield Trust, and other preservation organizations when conducting the studies, with results submitted to Congress within 2 years of funding
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