Ft. Ti's Beth Hill testifies on behalf of Battlefield Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. | On July 13, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's bipartisan legislation, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act. Congresswoman Stefanik invited Beth Hill, president and CEO of the Fort Ticonderoga Association, to testify before the Subcommittee on the benefits of the legislation and how Fort Ticonderoga would benefit from the bill. "As co-chair of the Congressional Battlefield Caucus, I am honored to lead this legislation that will ensure our many battlefields in Upstate New York, the North Country, and across America are preserved. It was an honor to have my friend Beth Hill, CEO of the Fort Ticonderoga Association, before the Committee today to discuss the unique benefits of the legislation and the great work that is happening at Fort Ticonderoga. Updating and modernizing this program is an important step in securing additional needs for our battlefields. New York's 21st Congressional District is the cradle of the American Revolution and I will always work to preserve our battlefields," stated Congresswoman Stefanik. "Fort Ticonderoga applauds Congresswoman Stefanik for her leadership supporting important historic preservation programs, including introducing H.R. 3448. She has been a constant champion of our nation's history," praised Beth L. Hill. "The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Enhancement Act will ensure that this grant program is nimble and successful, maximizing its potential as a critical means of battlefield preservation. As our nation approaches our national 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, we must take this opportunity to expand resources, mobilize partnerships, and ensure that our nation's hallowed grounds are preserved for posterity." Specifically, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act would: Allow nonprofits and tribes to apply for ABPP grants directly instead of through a state or local government sponsor Allow ABPP's restoration grants to be used on priority battlefields in addition to land that has been preserved using program funding Clarify eligibility of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites for Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants Create a process for expanding and updating battlefield boundaries In March of this year, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was awarded the National Preservation Leadership Award from the American Battlefield Trust for her leadership on battlefield preservation. Link to the July 13 House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on Federal Lands House Committee here.

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Ft. Ti's Beth Hill testifies on behalf of Battlefield Protection Act

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