Preserving America’s Battlefields Act

Senate Bill 225 - Preserving America’s Battlefields Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T14:47:41Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 225 Preserving America’s Battlefields Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 2:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 225

Preserving America's Battlefields Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program and expands the purposes of the American Battlefield Protection Program to include

the preservation and protection of nationally significant battlefields of not only the Civil War but also the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and
the enhancement of visitors' experiences at those battlefields.

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Current Status of Bill S 225

Bill S 225 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2019. Bill S 225 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2019. Bill S 225's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of December 12, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 225

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 225

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Military history

- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 225

Preserving America’s Battlefields Act

A bill to provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War, and for other purposes.