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S5169Referred to Committee

A bill to expand the boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, to recognize and enhance the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District partnership model, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-29
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

James C. Justice
James C. Justice
Republican · WV · Senator
Votes with party: 76.4% (835 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/J000312

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Mark R. Warner (D-VA)Original· 2026-07-29
  • Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)Original· 2026-07-29
  • Tim Kaine (D-VA)Original· 2026-07-29

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2026-07-29

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-07-29

Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand the protected area of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District in Virginia to include more Civil War battle sites and surrounding lands. It would also strengthen the partnership between the federal government, state agencies, and local organizations that work together to preserve and manage these historic battlefields. The changes would help protect more of the region's historical sites and support tourism and education efforts in the Shenandoah Valley.

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