U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9191: National Fossil Act of 2026
Status: Passed one chamber, September 17, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act 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.
From the introduced text, September 17, 2026:
AN ACT 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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Fossil Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. National fossil mammal and dinosaur of the United States (a) Designation Chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the chapter heading, by striking and bird and inserting bird, and fossil ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: SECTION 307. National fossil mammal and dinosaur The fossil of-- (1) the genus Mammut americanum, commonly known as the American mastodon, is the national fossil mammal; and (2) the Tyrannosaurus rex is the national fossil dinosaur. . (b) Conforming amendments Title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the table of sections for chapter 3, by adding at the end the and (2) by striking the item relating to chapter 3 in the table of chapters at the beginning of such title and inserting the following: 3. National Anthem, Motto, Floral Emblem, March, Tree, Bird, and Fossil 301 . Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
Sponsors
- Erin Houchin (R, HD-009) · primary sponsor
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006)
- Dusty Johnson (R, HD-SD)
- Celeste Maloy (R, HD-002)
- Nicholas Langworthy (R, HD-023)
- Tracey Mann (R, HD-001)
- Glenn Grothman (R, HD-006)
- Mary Gay Scanlon (D, HD-PA-5)
- Robert Onder (R, HD-003)
- Elizabeth Van Duyne (R, HD-TX-24)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5938)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5938-5939)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9191.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules.
- : Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- : Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
Subjects: Mammals, National symbols, Reptiles, Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HB9191?
- HB9191 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): National Fossil Act of 2026.
- What does HB9191 do?
- In its own words: An act 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.
- What is the status of HB9191?
- Passed one chamber as of September 17, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (September 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9191?
- Erin Houchin (R, HD-009), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9191?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9191
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