S. 3574 — Engrossed in Senate

118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3574 AN ACT To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the mastodon as the national fossil of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Fossil Act. 2. National fossil of the United States (a) Designation Chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 306. National fossil The fossil of the genus Mammut, commonly known as the mastodon, is the national fossil. . (b) Conforming amendments The table of sections for chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the chapter heading and inserting National anthem, motto, floral emblem, march, tree, and fossil; and (2) by adding at the end the following: 306. National fossil. . Passed the Senate July 29, 2024.Secretary