HR 3448 118th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Congressional oversight Historic sites and heritage areas Intergovernmental relations Military history Parks, recreation areas, trails U.S. history

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

Introduced: May 17, 2023 Introduced by: Stefanik, Elise M. Republican · New York See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Nov 21, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

Nov 21, 2024

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.

Nov 19, 2024

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

May 15, 2024

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.

Nov 7, 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Nov 6, 2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 6, 2023

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)

Nov 6, 2023

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)

Nov 6, 2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.

Nov 6, 2023

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Nov 3, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.

Nov 3, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.

Sep 20, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 20, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 20, 2023

Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

Jul 13, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

May 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

May 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

May 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

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.

What's happening now November 21, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

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