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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Increase in Historic Preservation Funding
Record date · December 20, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill doubles the annual funding for the Historic Preservation Fund from $150 million to $300 million and guarantees that these funds remain available for use without needing annual congressional approval. It also sets mandatory minimum funding levels for State and Tribal historic preservation offices.
This legislation changes how historic preservation projects are funded by creating a permanent, automatic revenue stream that bypasses the annual budget process, ensuring more consistent financial support for state and tribal preservation efforts.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State Historic Preservation Offices
These offices are guaranteed a minimum of 40% of the annual fund allocation.
Tribal Historic Preservation Offices
These offices are guaranteed a minimum of 20% of the annual fund allocation, with provisions for increases based on the number of offices.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money will the Historic Preservation Fund receive under this bill?
Do state and tribal offices get a guaranteed share of this money?
What happens if there isn't enough revenue to cover the $300 million?
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Shift to Mandatory Spending
The bill moves historic preservation funding from a discretionary annual appropriation to a mandatory-style funding structure that does not require annual congressional approval.
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