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National Fossil Act
H.R. 9191119th Congress

National Fossil Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)8 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Jun 8, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Fossil Act.

(a) Designation

Chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, is amended 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

The table of sections for 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:

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