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H.R. 9191119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jul 15, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 9191 would symbolically designate the American mastodon and Tyrannosaurus rex as national fossils, with no practical legal effect.
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HR 9191, the "National Fossil Act," would add a new section to title 36 of the U.S. Code naming the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur. It also updates the chapter heading and table of contents to reflect this addition.
The bill directly affects no businesses, agencies, or individuals. Paleontology enthusiasts, museums, educators, and science communicators may take interest in the symbolic designation.
The bill is purely ceremonial and does not alter laws on fossil excavation, land use, funding, or research. It creates no new regulations, spending, or enforcement actions.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 1.