American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
This bill, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, would modify existing grant programs aimed at preserving and interpreting historic battlefields. Specifically, it would extend the authorization for the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program until 2035 and adjust cost-sharing requirements for the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization and Battlefield Restoration Grant Programs. The bill also directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to conduct studies of sites related to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.
These studies would identify significant sites, assess threats, and propose preservation and interpretation alternatives. The bill affects entities involved in historic preservation, including Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments, as well as private organizations and the public. The grant program changes would alter the financial contributions required for certain projects.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, with an amendment. This means it has passed out of committee and is now eligible for consideration by the full Senate.
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Official summary
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on September 30, 2026.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 3524 do?
- This bill, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, would modify existing grant programs aimed at preserving and interpreting historic battlefields. Specifically, it would extend the authorization for the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program until 2035 and adjust cost-sharing requirements for the Battlefield Interpretation Modernization and Battlefield Restoration Grant Programs. The bill also directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to conduct studies of sites related to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War. These studies would identify significant sites, assess threats, and propose preservation and interpretation alternatives. The bill affects entities involved in historic preservation, including Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments, as well as private organizations and the public. The grant program changes would alter the financial contributions required for certain projects. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, with an amendment. This means it has passed out of committee and is now eligible for consideration by the full Senate.
- Has S. 3524 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 3524 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 3524?
- S. 3524 was sponsored by Sen. Dave McCormick [R-PA] (Republican-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3524?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (30 Sep 2026).
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