118th Congress · SENATE BILLINCORPORATED

S. 3568American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

A bill to amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields.

Public lands and natural resources
Introduced Jan 10, 2024
Last action May 15, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 10, 2024
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Referred
Jan 10, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources
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Committee
May 15, 2024
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program. The bill expands the battlefield acquisition grant program to allow grants to be (1) awarded to Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations, and (2) awarded to acquire certain Revolutionary War or War of 1812 battlefields. The bill expands eligibility for the battlefield restoration grant program to include battlefield land that is owned by a state, tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization. Not later than 2 years after this bill's enactment and every 10 years thereafter, the American Battlefield Protection Program must report to Congress on preservation activities and the condition of battlefiel...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
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Timeline · 3 actions
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jan 10, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.