Kaine, McCormick Introduce Legislation to Preserve and Protect America’s Historic Battlefields

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Dave McCormick introduced the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the preservation of historic battlefields associated with wars fought on American soil.

"From Yorktown to Appomattox to the Pentagon, the map of Virginia is a map of America's military history," said Kaine. "Especially as we come up on America's 250th birthday, it's critical that we ensure our country's battlefields are preserved, so future generations can visit and learn about their importance. Last year, the President signed my bipartisan bill, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, into law to help us do that. I'm glad to work alongside Senator McCormick to build on that progress by further supporting the program."

"From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, Pennsylvania's battlefields stand as powerful reminders of pivotal moments that shaped our nation's history and our future," said Dave McCormick. "By preserving and protecting these sacred battlefields, we honor the contributions of all Americans, educate future generations, and drive increased economic benefits for local communities by attracting visitors eager to learn and explore."

Specifically, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act will:

• Reauthorize the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) through 2035,

• Increase federal support for nonprofit preservation efforts by increasing the cost-share from 50 percent to 75 percent,

• Direct the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to prepare studies of sites connected to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War, and

• Authorize $20 million each fiscal year through 2035.

As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 plays a critical role in honoring America's history, commemorating pivotal milestones, and ensuring these renowned sites are preserved for future generations.

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