American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7618

119th Congress

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Kiggans

R - VA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would change how much money states, localities, and organizations need to contribute when receiving federal grants to preserve and protect historic American battlefields. By modifying the cost-sharing requirements, it aims to make it easier for communities to access funding for battlefield preservation projects like maintaining Civil War, Revolutionary War, and other historic battle sites.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

This bill would change how much money states, localities, and organizations need to contribute when receiving federal grants to preserve and protect historic American battlefields. By modifying the cost-sharing requirements, it aims to make it easier for commu

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This bill would change how much money states, localities, and organizations need to contribute when receiving federal grants to preserve and protect historic American battlefields. By modifying the cost-sharing requirements, it aims to make it easier for communities to access funding for battlefield preservation projects like maintaining Civil War, Revolutionary War, and other historic battle sites.

Bill Number: 7618
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Fact Sheet

Title: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7618
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would change how much money states, localities, and organizations need to contribute when receiving federal grants to preserve and protect historic American battlefields. By modifying the cost-sharing requirements, it aims to make it easier for communities to access funding for battlefield

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change how much money states, localities, and organizations need to contribute when receiving federal grants to preserve and protect historic American battlefields. By modifying the cost-sharing requirements, it aims to make it easier for communities to access funding for battlefield preservation projects like maintaining Civil War, Revolutionary War, and other historic battle sites.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Adjusts the matching fund requirements for grants that help preserve historic American battlefields across the country
Could make it easier for cash-strapped local governments and preservation groups to access federal funding for battlefield conservation
Supports the American Battlefield Protection Program, which helps identify, preserve, and protect historically significant battle sites
Would help maintain important pieces of American history for educational purposes and heritage tourism

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Local governments, historical societies, and preservation organizations that work to maintain battlefield sites would be directly affected, potentially gaining access to federal grants that were previously out of reach due to high matching requirements. Communities near historic battlefields could benefit from increased preservation efforts and tourism opportunities, while Americans nationwide would see better protection of important historical sites that tell the story of the nation's past.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7618, 119th Congress (2026). "American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7618

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