American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024
- Last Action
- 5/15/2024
Actions
- 2024-05-15Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.
- 2024-01-10Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S75)
- 2024-01-10Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2024-01-10 (00)
American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024
This bill expands the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program.
The bill expands the battlefield acquisition grant program to allow grants to be (1) awarded to Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations, and (2) awarded to acquire certain Revolutionary War or War of 1812 battlefields.
The bill expands eligibility for the battlefield restoration grant program to include battlefield land that is owned by a state, tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization.
Not later than 2 years after this bill's enactment and every 10 years thereafter, the American Battlefield Protection Program must report to Congress on preservation activities and the condition of battlefields.
Cosponsors (11)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- Mark Warner (D-VA)
- Ben Cardin (D-MD)
- John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
- John Boozman (R-AR)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- John Barrasso (R-WY)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Intergovernmental relations
- Military history
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- U.S. history
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