VoterlyH.R. 7618: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
119th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · In committee
What this bill does
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026This bill extends through FY2036 three National Park Service (NPS) grant programs that preserve U.S. battlefields and requires the NPS to study additional sites for potential preservation.Specifically, the bill extends through FY2036 grant programs for the acquisition, interpretation modernization, and restoration of certain U.S. battlefields. (Under current law, the grants are authorized through FY2028.)The bill also requires the NPS to prepare or certify studies of locations tied to significant events during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) for potential preservation.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2026-02-20
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 6
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] introduced H.R. 7618. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 7618? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 7618 do?
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026This bill extends through FY2036 three National Park Service (NPS) grant programs that preserve U.S. battlefields and requires the NPS to study additional sites for potential preservation.Specifically, the bill extends…
Who sponsored H.R. 7618?
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 7618?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 7618 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.