American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3448
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2023-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Historic sites and heritage areas
Intergovernmental relations
Military history
Parks, recreation areas, trails
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: 

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act

 
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.

action_date: 2023-11-03
text: 

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.

action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-11-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-11-19
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 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)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-11-03
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
action_date: 2023-11-03
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
action_date: 2023-11-03
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Introduced in House