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S. 3568IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

Congressional oversight · Historic sites and heritage areas · Intergovernmental relations
Sponsor
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
D · VA
Key facts
Introduced: Jan 10, 2024
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 11
Congress: 118th
Latest action · May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.

Summary

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.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. May 15, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.
  2. Jan 10, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)
  3. Jan 10, 2024
    Introduced in Senate

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