American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025

The American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 was introduced in the Senate on December 17, 2025, by Sen. McCormick (R-PA) with Sen. Kaine (D-VA) as cosponsor. It extends the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program authorization from 2028 to 2035 and increases the federal cost-share for restoration and interpretation grants from 50% to 75%. It also authorizes $2M per year through FY2035 for these grants and directs the Secretary of the Interior to study French and Indian War and Mexican-American War sites for potential inclusion in the National Park System. The bill remains in early legislative stage—read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. No further action has occurred since introduction. A companion bill (H.R. 7618) exists in the House and has been ordered reported. The authorized funding amount ($2M annually) is minimal by federal standards and exclusively directed toward non-profit battlefield preservation and park service activities. This bill does not authorize procurement or grants for private sector companies. No publicly traded companies derive revenue from this program, and none are named or implied in the bill text. The market impact is effectively zero for retail investors. The legislative path ahead includes committee markup, floor votes in both chambers, potential conference, and then appropriations—each step uncertain for such a small, niche authorization.