II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3574 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 10, 2024 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL 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. .