Enhancing Protection and Preservation of America's Battlefields Bill

Main Subject: Public Lands and Natural Resources

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

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 battlefields.

HR6492-118, HR3448-118,

Senate Actions

Committee
May. 15 2024	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

IntroReferral
Jan. 10 2024	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)

Library of Congress Actions

IntroReferral
Jan. 10 2024	Introduced in Senate

Senate bill S3568-118

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

Senate bill S3568-118

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

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