Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House
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WASHINGTON-Today, H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act, led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) passed the House of Representatives. The bill designates the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal a . . .
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Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House
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WASHINGTON-Today, H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act, led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) passed the House of Representatives. The bill designates the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal a . . .