S 3524 United States Senate · 119th Congress

American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes and modifies the American Battlefield Protection Program through 2035, extending funding deadlines and increasing grant percentages for battlefield preservation. It raises the maximum federal share for battlefield acquisition, interpretation, and restoration grants from 50% to 75% and sets a $2 million annual appropriation for these programs. The bill also mandates new studies to identify, assess, and propose preservation options for sites tied to the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and Mexican-American War (1846-1848), requiring consultation with states, tribes, and preservation groups. The studies must be completed within two years and reported to Congress, focusing on site significance, threats, and potential preservation strategies.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Jul 21, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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Dec 17, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Dec 17, 2025
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