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National Fossil Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

National Fossil ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9191·House·Bill·Congress

Rep. Erin Houchin(Republican-Indiana-9)·

Jun 8, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jun 8, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1.

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Bill text

Jun 8, 2026As introduced in the House