Doubling Funding for Historic Preservation and Cultural Heritage Protection.
This law doubles the annual federal funding for the Historic Preservation Fund from $150 million to $300 million, ensuring stable support for historic sites nationwide. This means more resources for local landmark restoration, cultural tourism development, and the preservation of minority and civil rights histories. The funds will be available automatically without the need for annual Congressional appropriation.
Key points
Annual funding for historic preservation is doubled to $300 million, with a guarantee that any shortfall will be covered by the general federal budget (taxpayer funds).
Mandatory minimum allocations are set: 40% for State Historic Preservation Offices and 20% for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.
The Act authorizes continuous funding for programs focused on civil rights history and underrepresented communities, increasing access to these histories.
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