| Bill | HR 9191 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 119 |
| Status | Active |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
National Fossil Act of 2026
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.
Bill Title
National Fossil Act of 2026
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2026-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
- 2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1.
- 2026-07-15: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-09-08: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
- 2026-09-08: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-803.
- 2026-09-08: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-803.
- 2026-09-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-09-16: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5938)
- 2026-09-16: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2026-09-16: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9191.
- 2026-09-16: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5938-5939)
- 2026-09-16: Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-09-17: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.