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Designates National Fossil Mammal and Dinosaur
Recent Bills/Designates National Fossil Mammal and Dinosaur

Designates National Fossil Mammal and Dinosaur

IntroducedJune 8, 2026
Passed House3 days ago
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Why This Matters

This bill designates the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States.

If you are interested in American history, this bill officially recognizes the American mastodon and Tyrannosaurus rex as national symbols.
Who this affects
American citizens · Students studying fossils
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill names the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal.
  2. 2It also names the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur.
Read the detailed summary

National Fossil Act of 2026This bill designates the Mammut americanum (the American Mastodon) fossil as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil as the national fossil dinosaur.

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IntroducedJun 8
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HouseSep 16
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Sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Donald Trump
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