# What This Bill Does

This bill extends the life of a special program that helps preserve and promote historic Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey. The Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area was originally created to protect and celebrate the places where important battles and events happened during the American Revolution in that region. Without this bill, the program was set to expire, which would have ended federal support for maintaining these historic sites and telling their stories to visitors.

The bill makes two key changes. First, it removes a spending cap that had limited how much money could be used each year for the program. Now, up to $1 million per year can be spent on preserving these sites, maintaining visitor centers, supporting educational programs, and helping local communities develop tourism around their Revolutionary War heritage. Second, it extends the program's deadline from 2021 to September 30, 2036, giving it another fifteen years of operation. This means the National Park Service and local organizations can continue their work protecting these historic locations and helping Americans learn about this important period of history.

For people living in the affected areas of New Jersey, this means continued investment in local historic sites, potential job opportunities in tourism and heritage preservation, and ongoing educational programs. Visitors to the region will still have access to well-maintained historic sites and resources. The bill essentially keeps the program running rather than letting it shut down, ensuring that these Revolutionary War landmarks remain protected and accessible for future generations.

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021

Watson Coleman, Bonnie

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021 This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area in New Jersey until September 30, 2036. The bill removes the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.