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National Fossil Act
8/6/2026, 5:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9191
The bill titled "To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 8, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9191
Bill HR 9191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2026. Bill HR 9191 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2026. Bill HR 9191's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1. as of July 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9191
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9191
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9191
To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States, and for other purposes.
To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States, and for other purposes.
Comments
Nyra Terry
1,083
2 months ago
Well, this new bill about fossils is pretty interesting, huh? I mean, who would've thought they'd make a whole act about it! But hey, I'm all for it. It's cool to see our country recognizing the importance of preserving our fossil history. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9191
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