HR Bill 3448 American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-05-17

The American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3448, aims to enhance the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) by providing additional resources and support for the preservation of historic battlefields across the United States. The ABPP was established in 1996 to help protect and preserve significant battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. This bill seeks to expand the ABPP's grant program, which provides funding to states, local governments, and non-profit organizations for the acquisition and preservation of battlefield sites. It also aims to increase public awareness of the importance of preserving these historic sites through educational programs and outreach efforts. Additionally, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve the documentation and inventory of battlefield sites, as well as to promote partnerships between federal, state, and local entities to coordinate preservation efforts. The bill also calls for the establishment of a National Battlefield Register to recognize and protect the most significant battlefields in the country. Overall, this legislation is designed to strengthen the ABPP and ensure that America's historic battlefields are preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.

Alternative Names

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

To amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields.

Associated Legislation

American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Congressional oversight

Historic sites and heritage areas

Intergovernmental relations

Military history

Parks, recreation areas, trails

U.S. history

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]

Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-6]

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]

Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

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American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023

11/22/2024, 11:56 AM

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 al...

The American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3448, aims to enhance the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) by providing additional resources and support for the preservation of historic bat...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3448

Introduced on
2023-05-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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 al...

The American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3448, aims to enhance the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) by providing additional resources and support for the preservation of historic bat...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Historic sites and heritage areas•
Intergovernmental relations•
Military history•
Parks, recreation areas, trails•
U.S. history

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/24/2023

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 al...


Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.