S. 3524, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, modifies federal grant programs that help preserve and interpret historic battlefield sites across the country. The bill extends the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program through 2035 (instead of 2028) and increases the federal cost-sharing for two other grant programs from 50 percent to 75 percent, meaning the federal government will cover a larger share of preservation and modernization projects. The legislation authorizes $2 million per year through 2035 for these grant programs. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct comprehensive studies of French and Indian War sites (1754–1763) and Mexican-American War sites (1846–1848) within the United States, assessing their historical significance and preservation needs, with results due to Congress within two years. These changes aim to make it easier and more affordable for states, local communities, and tribal governments to protect and interpret important American battlefield heritage.
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