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 increases flexibility in how grants are used, and expands 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. I also want to briefly address concerns raised in testimony regarding the proposed cost share adjustments. (02:38–02:57)
CLAIM
Asserts that HR7618 increases grant flexibility and expands scope to include more historical conflicts.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
