American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026

This bill would extend and strengthen the American Battlefield Protection Program, which helps preserve historic military sites across the United States. The legislation would reauthorize three grant programs through fiscal year 2035 and increase federal funding to $20 million annually. Specifically, it would increase the federal government's cost-share for battlefield interpretation and restoration projects from 50% to 75%, making it easier for local communities and nonprofit organizations to participate in preservation efforts. The bill would also direct the National Park Service to conduct studies on preserving significant battlefields from the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War. Currently, the program's authorization expires in 2028, so this bill would extend it for several additional years to support ongoing battlefield preservation and restoration work.