Extends the American Battlefield Protection Program's grant authority through 2035, raises the federal share of certain battlefield grants from 50 to 75 percent, and directs the National Park Service to study French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites.

Official title: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 17-DEC-2025

Referred 17-DEC-2025

Approved by committee 30-SEP-2026

Key points

Extends the battlefield acquisition grant program in 54 U.S.C. 308103 from 2028 to 2035.
Raises the cost-share limit from 50 to 75 percent for battlefield interpretation and restoration grants under sections 308104 and 308105.
Repeals subsection (d) of section 308104 and sets $2,000,000 per fiscal year through 2035 for restoration grants.
Requires the Interior Secretary, through the National Park Service, to study French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites and report to Congress within 2 years after funds are made available.

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Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor David McCormick (R-PA) Cosponsors · 22

■ 12 R■ 10 D

12 Republicans

10 Democrats

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