National Fossil Act
This bill designates the mastodon fossil (genus *Mammut*) as the national fossil of the United States under Title 36 of the U.S. Code. It amends existing law to add "national fossil" to the list of official U.S. symbols, alongside the national anthem, motto, floral emblem, and other designations. The bill has no practical policy impact - it is purely ceremonial and affects no individuals or organizations. It requires no new funding, regulations, or enforcement actions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Jan 10, 2024
Last action Jul 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Jul 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5542)
upper
Jul 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5542)
upper
Jul 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5541-5542)
upper
Jan 10, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Jan 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Braun
RRepublican
Co
Eric Schmitt
RRepublican
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
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