HR8735-119

In Committee

American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act

119th Congress Introduced May 12, 2026

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Lower Presidio Historic Park was a center of indigenous culture and a hub for trading throughout the Americas for thousands of years prior to European and American and requires lower Presidio Historic Park Special Resource Study. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Veterans, Energy, Civil Rights, and Education.

Who Benefits and How

Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates findings Congress finds the following: Lower Presidio Historic Park was a center of indigenous culture and a hub for trading throughout the Americas for thousands of years prior to European and American...
  • Requires lower Presidio Historic Park Special Resource Study.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Lower Presidio Historic Park was a center of indigenous culture and a hub for trading throughout the Americas for thousands of years prior to European and American and requires lower Presidio Historic Park Special Resource Study.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Energy, Civil Rights, Education

Primary Purpose

The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Lower Presidio Historic Park was a center of indigenous culture and a hub for trading throughout the Americas for thousands of years prior to European and American and requires lower Presidio Historic Park Special Resource Study.

Policy Domains

Veterans Energy Civil Rights Education

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
  • Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill:
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill: ,
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill:
Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
May 21, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

May 12, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

May 12, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

May 12, 2026

Mr. Panetta introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Energy Civil Rights Education

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