Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3448
118th Congress(2023-2024)
American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023
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Passed House on Nov 6, 2023
Overview
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Introduced
May 17, 2023
Latest Action
Nov 7, 2023
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Bill Number
3448
Congress
118
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
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checkPassed on November 6, 2023
Status
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Type
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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)
Summary

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.

Text (4)
November 7, 2023
November 6, 2023
November 3, 2023
Actions (16)
11/07/2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
11/06/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/06/2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5412-5413)
11/06/2023
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)
11/06/2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.
11/06/2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5412-5414)
11/06/2023
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
11/03/2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
11/03/2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-266.
09/20/2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
09/20/2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
09/20/2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
07/13/2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
05/22/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
05/17/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/17/2023
Introduced in House
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H.R.3448 118 American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023
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