American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 extends the authorization for battlefield preservation grants from 2028 through fiscal year 2035 and increases the maximum federal cost share from 50 percent to 75 percent. It authorizes $2 million per year for the combined grant programs. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies identifying and assessing sites from the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), with a report to Congress within two years of funding availability.
Who Benefits and How
Historic preservation organizations, including the American Battlefield Trust, benefit from extended and increased federal matching funds for battlefield acquisition and preservation. State, local, and Tribal governments benefit from the higher federal cost share (75% vs 50%), reducing their required match for preservation projects. Communities near battlefield sites benefit from preservation of historically significant lands and potential tourism and educational opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The federal government bears the cost of increased grant funding ($2 million annually through 2035) and the higher cost share percentage. The National Park Service bears the administrative burden of conducting the French and Indian War and Mexican-American War site studies and producing the required Congressional report.
Key Provisions
- Extends battlefield protection grant authorization from 2028 to 2035
- Increases federal cost share from 50 percent to 75 percent for both grant programs
- Authorizes $2 million per fiscal year through 2035
- Removes the previous separate authorization cap for one grant program
- Directs NPS studies of French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites in the United States
- Requires consultation with affected states, Tribes, local governments, and preservation organizations
- Report to Congress due within 2 years of funding availability
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends and expands the American Battlefield Protection Program by reauthorizing grants through fiscal year 2035, increasing the federal cost share from 50 to 75 percent, authorizing $2 million annually, and directing studies of French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites.
Key Policy Areas
Historic Preservation, Public Lands, Government Spending
Primary Purpose
Extends and expands the American Battlefield Protection Program by reauthorizing grants through fiscal year 2035, increasing the federal cost share from 50 to 75 percent, authorizing $2 million annually, and directing studies of French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Historic preservation organizations (e.g., American Battlefield Trust)
- State, local, and Tribal governments
- Communities near battlefield sites
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal government ($2M annual appropriation)
- National Park Service (study and reporting requirements)
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. McCormick (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and …
Introduced in Senate
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service)
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