H.R.9191

National Fossil Act

Introduced·6/8/26

Designates the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur.

The National Fossil Act amends 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. This bill includes conforming amendments to the table of sections for chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code.

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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15

10:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing

Jul 1

10:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing

History

Jul 15

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1.

Jun 8

House

Introduced in House