H.R. 9191

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National Fossil Act

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Passed

Latest Action · June 8, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

119th (2025–2027)

Introduced

June 8, 2026

Sponsor

Rep. Erin HouchinR

Cosponsors (9)

2D 7R

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119th (2025–2027)

H.R. 9191

National Fossil Act of 2026This bill designates the Mammut americanum (the American Mastodon) fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur.

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9191/BILLS-119hr9191ih.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr9191/BILLS-119hr9191ih.htm

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