And from a recreational and economic standpoint, these sites draw millions of visitors each year, supporting small businesses, boosting tourism, and strengthening local communities. In coastal Virginia and across the Commonwealth, heritage tourism remains a key economic driver. HR7618 builds on the success of this program by extending its authorization through 2036. increasing flexibility in how grants are used, and expanding its scope to include additional conflicts like the French and Indian War and the Mexican American War, ensuring we tell a more complete story of our nation's military history. (02:38–02:45)
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Asserts that HR7618 extends the authorization of the American Battlefield Protection Program through 2036.
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