H.R. 9191 — Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

National Fossil Act of 2026

Judiciary Committee · Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN)

16 September 2026 | Passed House with amendment (voice vote)

What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

Official summary (Congressional Research Service, Reported to House): 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.

Posted 17 September 2026