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.

Erin Houchin

Republican · IN · Representative

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• Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2)Original· 2026-06-08
• Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2026-06-08
• Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Original· 2026-06-08
• Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY-23)Original· 2026-06-08
• Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)Original· 2026-06-08

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-08

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The bill would officially designate the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States, giving these prehistoric creatures the same symbolic status as the bald eagle or other national symbols. This change would primarily be symbolic and wouldn't directly affect most Americans' daily lives, though it could influence educational materials, museum exhibits, and how the country represents its natural history. The bill is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

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