American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Summary
The bill changes the rules for federal grants that help acquire, interpret, and restore historic battlefields, extending the program through 2036 and raising the required cost share from 50% to 75% for interpretation and restoration grants while setting aside $2 million each year. It also directs the Interior Secretary to study sites tied to the French and Indian War and the Mexican‑American War and report the results to Congress within two years.
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