HR. 9191In Committee
National Fossil Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Designates the American Mastodon as the national fossil mammal and Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur
Key points
- Designate national fossil mammal
- Designate national fossil dinosaur
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-09-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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