119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
H.R. 7618Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
Republicans strengthen protections for American battlefield historical sites
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. (R-VA)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 20, 2026
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Jul 21
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jun 4
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 3
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
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Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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All 21 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 21
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jun 4
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 3
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 13 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 3
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3793-3794)
Jun 2
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 2
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7618.
Jun 2
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3755-3757; text: CR H3755-3756)
Jun 2
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
May 20
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
May 20
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-664.
Apr 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21
HOUSESubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Mar 26
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 19
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 20
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 20
Introduced in House
Feb 20
Introduced in House
All 6 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Magaziner, SethRI-02
Lee, SusieNV-03
Republicans (4)
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