National Fossil Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The National Fossil Act of 2026 would officially designate the American Mastodon fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur. This is achieved by amending Chapter 3 of Title 36 of the United States Code, which lists official U.S. symbols.
This bill affects the United States' designation of national symbols by adding these two fossils to the official list. The general public would likely be informed of these designations through official channels and potentially in educational materials.
The bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
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Official summary
National Fossil Act of 2026
This bill designates the Mammut americanum (the American Mastodon) fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur.
Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9191 do?
- The National Fossil Act of 2026 would officially designate the American Mastodon fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur. This is achieved by amending Chapter 3 of Title 36 of the United States Code, which lists official U.S. symbols. This bill affects the United States' designation of national symbols by adding these two fossils to the official list. The general public would likely be informed of these designations through official channels and potentially in educational materials. The bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 9191 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9191. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9191?
- H.R. 9191 was sponsored by Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9191?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Sep 2026).
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