HB9191Introduced in the House
National Fossil Act of 2026
Introduced by Erin Houchin, District IN-9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
September 17, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-803.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5938-5939)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9191.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5938)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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