To amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields.
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.
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.
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)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.