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II118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3574IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 10, 2024Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo 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.

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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..