House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik’s Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. This legislation would officially redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park, restoring the name originally given to this Revolutionary War site and reaffirming its pivotal role in American history.
“I am proud to see my bipartisan legislation to rename Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park pass the House once again,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “As the site of the turning point in the American Revolution, Saratoga is not just a local treasure—it is a national symbol of American resilience and patriotism. Restoring the word ‘battlefield’ to the park’s name honors the sacrifice of those who fought for our nation’s founding and helps ensure that future generations understand the full historical importance of this sacred ground.”
“As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, we remember how the Battles of Saratoga played an important role in our struggle for independence. Rep. Stefanik’s bill will rename this location to better honor its importance and the soldiers who fought there. I thank her for her work on this bill,” said Chairman Bruce Westerman.
“Saratoga County thanks Congresswoman Stefanik for carrying this legislation to restore the Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park. The Battles of Saratoga, which took place on this hallowed ground, were a pivotal turning point in the American Revolutionary War, marking the first time in world history that a British Army laid down their arms. As we near the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, this redesignation will distinguish the park as a historical battlefield and provide a unique identifier to clearly inform tourists of the significance of the park to American independence,” said Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Saratoga 250th Commissioner Phil Barrett.
The push to restore the battlefield designation has broad local support. In June 2024, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution calling on Congress and the National Park Service to adopt the name change. The park was originally known as Saratoga Battlefield Park when it became a New York State historic site in 1927, but “battlefield” was dropped when it became a national park in 1938.
This marks the second time Stefanik’s legislation has passed the House. The bill was originally introduced in July 2024 and passed the House in December 2024 with bipartisan support but did not receive final consideration in the Senate before the close of the session. Stefanik reintroduced the bill in early 2025 as part of ongoing national preparations for the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026.
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