
National Fossil Act of 2026
Official title: 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.
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What Happened in Congress?
September 16, 2026
- HousePassed by voice vote
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This Bill Does
This bill designates the Mammut americanum (the American Mastodon) fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur.
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Timeline
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- House floor actionsMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Floor Vote
- Passed the House
- House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-803.
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Committee



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