Extends the American Battlefield Protection Program through 2036 and modifies grant programs.
The American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 extends the program through 2036 and modifies grant programs. It increases the maximum federal share for battlefield interpretation and restoration grants from 50% to 75%. It also authorizes appropriations for these grants through 2036. Additionally, it mandates studies on French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites, assessing their significance and threats. The Secretary of the Interior must report to Congress within two years of funding these studies.
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