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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America’s battlefields.
AI Summary
This bill, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024, aims to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields. The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Expanding the types of entities eligible for preservation assistance, including Federal agencies, States, Tribes, local governments, public entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
2. Improving the Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants program by clarifying the definition of "eligible site" and expanding the eligible entities to include States, Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations.
3. Establishing a Battlefield Restoration Grants program to provide funding for projects that restore day-of-battle conditions on preserved battlefields or battlefields owned by States, Tribes, local governments, or nonprofits.
4. Requiring the Secretary to submit periodic reports to Congress updating the existing Battlefield Reports to reflect preservation activities, changes in battlefield conditions, and other relevant developments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Tim Kaine (D)*,
John Barrasso (R),
John Boozman (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. (on 05/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3568/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3568/BILLS-118s3568is.pdf |
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