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Bill to Amend the Antiquities Act of 1906 Introduced Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 2, 2010   Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) introduced a bill (HR 5580) this week that would amend the Antiquities Act of 1906 and require Congress (within two years) to approve any presidential proclamations of national...

Provision Prohibiting Banks from Investing in Projects Not in Low-Income Areas Removed from Reform Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 2, 2010   A late-night, conference committee session last Friday on the financial services reform bill provided some drama for preservation. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) worked with Reps. Allyson Schwartz...

ACHP Task Force on Sustainability and Historic Preservation Overview Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: June 26, 2010   The chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has appointed a Task Force on Sustainability and Historic Preservation. This action reflects the priority placed on sustainability...

Livable Communities Act" Testimony Heard Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 17, 2010   Creating more livable communities and developing context sensitive solutions (CSS) in designing transportation projects were the subject of two separate hearings in the House this week. ...

New President for the National Trust for Historic Preservation Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: June 17, 2010   Letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announcing hiring of new NTHP President Stephanie Meeks: "On behalf of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's board of trustees,...

Toothman to Lead Historic Preservation & Cultural Programs Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 10, 2010   WASHINGTON, DC – National Park Service (NPS) Director Jonathan Jarvis has named Stephanie Smith Toothman, Ph.D., as the Service’s new Associate Director for Cultural Resources. Toothman will be responsible...

Maryland Governor Signs Sustainable Communities Act Into Law Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 23, 2010   Governor Martin O'Malley signed House Bill 475, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2010 on May 20th. The legislation, a major piece of Governor O'Malley's Smart, Green and Growing Initiative, also provides...

President Obama Appoints New Chair of Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 23, 2010   President Obama has appointed Milford Wayne Donaldson as the new Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Mr. Donaldson is currently the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for...

Senate National Parks Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Chimney Rock National Monument and Civil Rights Heritage Trail Bills Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 23, 2010   The Chimney Rock National Monument bill (S. 3303) was one of many bills heard by the Senate Energy Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks on May 19th. S. 3303 and its companion...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces 2010 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places® Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 19, 2010   Early this morning, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced our 2010 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, an annual list that highlights important examples of America's...

Retrofit Ramp-Up Grant Program Provides Opportunity for Historic Buildings Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: April 27, 2010   The Obama Administration announced on Thursday that 25 states, local governments and nonprofits will split $452 million to retrofit energy inefficient homes and office buildings under its Retrofit...

$14 Million in Save America’s Treasures Grants Available Applications due May 21, 2010 Contributed by National Park Service Posted: April 22, 2010   WASHINGTON – Applications for the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grants are due May 21, 2010, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The SAT program awards competitive,...

Federal Buildings May Be Required to Undergo Life-Cycle Analysis Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: April 21, 2010   Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) introduced HR 4989, the “Federal Building Designs Standard Act of 2009,” on March 25th that would require that all federal agencies to consider the life-cycle costs during the...

House Energy Panel Approves HOME STAR Rebates for Storm Windows in Historic Buildings Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: April 21, 2010   The House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up and approved the House version of the HOME STAR bill (HR 5019) on April 15th which includes a storm window replacement rebate for historic buildings....

Service Corps Act Includes Funding for Historic Resources on Public Lands Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 26, 2010   The House passed the “Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009” (HR 1612) with amendments on March 20th. The bill will “expand the authorization of the secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce and the Interior...

Storm Windows Rebate for Historic Properties Included in HOME STAR Legislation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 26, 2010   The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment marked up its version of the HOME STAR retrofits bill on March 24th. The subcommittee approved the $6 billion bill which included...

The National Trust’s Center for State and Local Policy Releases Schools Report Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 26, 2010   The National Trust’s Center for State and Local Policy released its report on schools that describes steps that states and localities can take to encourage more community-centered schools —i.e., schools...

Preserve America Stewards Application Deadline Contributed by Druscilla Null Posted: March 22, 2010   The next quarterly deadline for submitting applications to the Preserve America Stewards program is June 1, 2010. Preserve America Stewards is a federal program which recognizes organizations...

Preservation Caucus Letter Requests Appropriators to Restore SAT and HPF Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 19, 2010   A ‘Dear Colleague’ letter circulated by the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus supporting the restoration of funding for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) for FY’11 garnered 100 signatures...

Storm Windows Rebate for Historic Properties May Be Included in Tax Extenders Package Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 15, 2010   The National Trust is spearheading efforts to include an amendment to the Obama administration’s HOME STAR energy program that would provide a rebate for the purchase of storm windows for National Register-eligible...

Tax Extenders Bill Includes Key Preservation Tax Credits and Investment Provisions for Rehab Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 15, 2010   The Senate passed a $137.9 billion tax extenders package on Wednesday which includes extensions of key tax credits important to historic preservation, including the New Markets Tax Credit, the expanded...

Illinois Preservationists Push for State Rehab Credit Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 7, 2010   The National Trust is galvanizing its membership and preservation advocates across Illinois to support the creation of a state rehabilitation tax credit based on Missouri’s successful state rehab credit....

Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act Introduced in House and Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 6, 2010   Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) and, more recently, Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the “rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2010”(HR 4135/S. 2970), legislation that would exempt public school rehabilitation...

GAO Report Cites National Historic Preservation Act as Impediment to Stimulus Funding Recovery Projects Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 4, 2010   A Government Accounting Office (GAO) report released on February 23rd identified three major impediments to distribution of stimulus funding as identified by state, local, and federal agency officials...

Proposed National Monument Designations Result in Broadside Attack on the Antiquities Act of 1906 Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 4, 2010   An internal Interior department document leaked last week by Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) identifies 14 new national monuments under consideration by the Obama administration for inclusion as part of the...

Minnesota Senate Includes Historic Rehab Credit in Construction Stimulus Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 15, 2010   A historic rehabilitation tax credit is among the key provisions of a “construction stimulus” bill that’s on the move in the Minnesota Senate. On Monday, the Senate Business Industry and Jobs Committee...

President’s FY’11 Budget Slashes Historic Preservation Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 4, 2010   President Obama submitted his FY’11 budget request to Congress on February 1st and delivered a stunning blow to preservationists by slashing funding for some of the nation’s signature historic preservation...

New York Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Funding Slashed in State Budget Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 29, 2010   Facing a projected $7.4 billion in revenue shortfalls, New York Governor David Paterson proposed a “budget of necessity” last week that holds state spending to a 0.6% increase over 2009-2010 levels...

Opportunities for Preservation Jobs Stimulus Grow in Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 29, 2010   The Senate began work on a draft $82 billion jobs stimulus bill this week which is being assembled by Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Senator Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) and features four broad...

Rehab Tax Credit Bills Introduced in Mississippi and New Jersey State Legislatures Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 29, 2010   Mississippi: A bill (HB 579) has been introduced in the Mississippi House that would make the Mississippi state rehab tax credit transferable and has been referred to the...

HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Grants Favors Regional and National Consortium Projects Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 22, 2010   On January 15th, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $2 billion in funding awarded to 56 grantees through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). NSP was created...

Senate Jobs Stimulus Package Holds Promise for Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 22, 2010   The Senate is expected to take up its version of a jobs stimulus bill sometime in the next four weeks leading up to the Presidents Day recess, which is scheduled for the week of February 12th. The Senate...

State Budget Crises Threaten Historic Preservation Incentives, Programs and Sites Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 22, 2010   The continuing budget crises faced by State governments are continuing to wreak havoc on historic preservation programs and sites across the country. For example, both Iowa and Missouri could face legislative...

Save America’s Treasures Grant Program Announces $9.5 Million in Awards Contributed by National Park Service Posted: December 12, 2009   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) and the National Park Service (NPS), jointly announced the awarding of $9.5 million in federal competitive Save...

Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Japanese Internment Camp Study and Civil War Sesquicentennial Bills Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: December 4, 2009   The Senate Subcommittee National Parks held a hearing on a number of bills on December 3rd including S. 1838, a bill to establish a commission to direct the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the...

President Obama Signs Interior Spending Bill Into Law with Final Funding Levels for Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 9, 2009   President Obama signed the FY’10 Interior Appropriations Bill (HR 2996) in law (PL 111-88) on October 30th with final funding levels for historic preservation. As previously reported, House...

Interior Conference Report Passes House and Senate with Historic Preservation Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 31, 2009   The Interior Appropriations Bill (HR 2996) conference report (H. Rept. 111- 316), which settled final funding levels for historic preservation for FY 2010, passed the House and Senate on Thursday. The...

Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) Initiative to Preserve Historic Properties Receives Kinsman Foundation Grant Contributed by Peggy Moretti, Historic Preservation League of Oregon Posted: October 26, 2009   Oct. 22, 2009 Portland, Oregon – The Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Kinsman Foundation to update and expand its conservation easement program...

Year End Omnibus Bill Possible for FY’10 Interior Appropriations Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 23, 2009   The prospects for completing an Interior Appropriations bill (HR 2996) conference to resolve spending differences between the House and Senate regarding historic preservation funding grew dimmer this...

Advocacy Campaign for Community Restoration and Revitalization Act Begins: Proposes to Make Major Improvements to the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 13, 2009   Following up on introduction of the “Community Restoration and Revitalization Act of 2009” (HR 3715/S. 1743) on October 1st, the National Trust has begun a major advocacy campaign to gain co-sponsors...

PreservationDirectory.com page added to Facebook Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: October 13, 2009   (Portland, OR) - PreservationDirectory.com, the leading online resource for historic preservation and cultural resource management, has launched a companion page on Facebook. The focus...

Community Restoration and Revitalization Act Reintroduced with Proposed Amendments to Federal Rehab Tax Credit Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 6, 2009   Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) introduced a revamped version of the “Community Restoration and Revitalization Act” (CRRA) that proposes to significantly expand the scope of the existing federal rehabilitation...

Apply Now for Designation as Preserve America Steward Contributed by Druscilla Null Posted: October 2, 2009   The next quarterly deadline for submitting applications to the Preserve America Stewards program is December 1, 2009. Preserve America Stewards is a federal program which recognizes organizations and...

Interior Releases Report Documenting NPS Maintenance Budget and Research Shortfalls Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 26, 2009   The Interior Department released a report on Thursday which was commissioned by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and conducted by a panel of distinguished luminaries — including co-chairmen...

Jon Jarvis Confirmed as NPS Director by Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 26, 2009   The Senate confirmed Jon Jarvis to be the next director of the National Park System by voice vote after Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) dropped his procedural hold on the nomination. Coburn had placed a hold...

Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Passes House on Second Attempt with Added Property Rights Concessions Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 26, 2009   On its second try, the House passed legislation Wednesday that would designate a national heritage area in Santa Cruz, Ariz. The bill (HR 324) passed 281-142 after returning to the floor under a closed...

Senate Passes FY’10 Interior Bill and Rejects Controversial Amendments on Public Lands and Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 26, 2009   The Senate passed the FY10 Interior Appropriations bill (H.R. 2996) this week by a vote of 77-21. The Senate Interior bill funds the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) at $74.5 million, including $20 million...

Interior Department Issues Secretarial Order on Climate Change and Historic Sites Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 18, 2009   Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed a Secretarial order on Monday setting up a Climate Change Response Council and eight regional response centers to study and respond to issues such as rising sea...

Congress Returns for Busy Fall Agenda Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 14, 2009   Lawmakers returned from the August recess this week to confront a busy fall agenda that includes the major issues of health care reform, energy and climate change, FY10 appropriations and extension...

National Park Service Signs Agreements with Owners on Land for Flight 93 Memorial Contributed by National Park Service Posted: September 11, 2009   Washington, DC – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the federal government has reached agreement with all of the landowners for all properties needed for the construction of...

Infrared Paint Removal - A Safer,Gentler, Eco-Friendly Method Contributed by Catherine Brooks Posted: September 7, 2009   Infrared Paint Removal— A Safer, Gentler, Eco-Friendly Method Removal of thick layers of paint off old wood is a challenge for historic restorationists, contractors...

Sept 13 is Back the Bid Day for Chicago 2016 Contributed by Susan Ross, Chicago Architecture Foundation Posted: August 24, 2009   An Olympic bus tour, symphony tickets for $20.16, free activities and discounts at the Art Institute, and events for the whole family are planned to help “Back the Bid” on Sunday, September 13. Three...

Secretary Salazar Announces Rise in Visitation to National Parks in 2009: Visits to Parks and Public Lands are Energizing Local Economies Contributed by National Park Service Posted: August 17, 2009   BOZEMAN, MT – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that America’s national parks are seeing more visitors in 2009 than a year earlier, according to visitation information collected...

Oregon Arts Commission Announces More Than $1 Million to Oregon Arts Groups Contributed by Oregon Arts Commission Posted: July 29, 2009   The Oregon Arts Commission announces $1,087,000 in 99 grants to Oregon arts organizations. The total FY2010 awards are distributed through the Commission's Operating Support, Arts Services, and Arts...

Senate Panel Holds Hearing on Bill to Preserve and Protect Historic Lighthouses Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 24, 2009   On July 22, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks held a hearing to discuss a number of bills, including S. 715, the “National Lighthouse Stewardship Act...

Permanent Extension of Conservation and Preservation Easements Sought in House Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 21, 2009   The National Trust joined a coalition of organizations that sent a letter to all 162 members of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus members in the House in support of HR 1831, a bill introduced...

Historic Battlefields and Underground Railroad Sites Bills Get Hearing in Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 17, 2009   The Senate Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands held a hearing this week on a number of parks bills, including battlefield preservation bills (S. 1168/HR1694) and a bill preserving historic...

Secretary Salazar Lauds President’s Intent to Nominate Jonathan Jarvis as Director of the National Park Service Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 10, 2009   WASHINGTON, D.C.—Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today praised President Obama’s announcement that he intends to nominate Jonathan Jarvis to be director of the National Park Service. Jarvis, a...

Preservationists Fight to Stop Demolition of Tiger Stadium Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 5, 2009   For nearly 20 years, Detroit’s Tiger Stadium has been the focus of a local and nationwide effort to preserve an icon of baseball and a major national historic landmark. As one of the last remaining...

Senate Energy Committee Includes Incentives for Energy-Efficiency Retrofits for Historic Buildings Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 5, 2009   The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee marked up the Building Efficiency title of its version of the energy/climate change bill on Thursday and included a 120 percent boost in incentives...

Ohio Senate May End Funding for Ohio Historical Society History and Education Initiatives Contributed by Nicole Hayes Posted: June 1, 2009   On Friday, May 29 the Ohio Senate made big budget cuts that once again targeted the Ohio Historical Society. More than $700,000 was eliminated from the Society's budget that serves teachers, students,...

Miami Beach Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Art Deco District Designation on National Register of Historic Places Contributed by Jose Lima, Miami Design Preservation League Posted: May 26, 2009   (MIAMI BEACH) -- -- Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) activists fought against all odds 30 years ago to save Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture from bulldozers and demolition, and few could...

House Energy and Commerce Approves Climate Change Bill with Historic Preservation Boost Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 25, 2009   The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a climate change bill (HR 2454) after a week-long markup that includes a 120 percent boost for incentives to retrofit historic structures listed in the...

Senate Finance Committee Passes Historic Preservation Tax Credit in New York Legislature Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 25, 2009   On May 19, the New York State Senate Finance Committee passed the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit bill (S2960-A/Valesky), sending it to the full Senate which is expected to pass the measure next...

Senators Seek Support for Historic Preservation Funding in FY’10 Appropriations Cycle Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 25, 2009   Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) are circulating a "Dear Colleague" letter this week in support of the Administration's FY2010 spending request for Historic Preservation Fund...

What's New on PreservationDirectory.com - April 2009 Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: May 18, 2009   ...

House Appropriations Hearings Expose Shortfalls in Cultural Resource Management and Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 15, 2009   The House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies held its first set of hearings on the FY10 Interior Appropriations Bill this week, which included testimony from Interior Secretary...

Obama’s FY 2010 Budget Boosts Historic Preservation Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 11, 2009   President Obama released his entire FY2010 budget on Thursday and provided overall funding of $12 billion for the Department of the Interior, including $77.675 million for the Historic Preservation...

Minnesota State Rehab Tax Credit Lands in Omnibus Tax Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 4, 2009   Minnesota state legislators are currently considering a rehab tax credit to encourage private investment in the state’s older communities through rehabilitation of the state’s historic buildings. Originally...

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2009 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 28, 2009   At 10:00 am PDT on Tuesday April 28, 2009, National Trust President Richard Moe and Academy Award-winning actress, Diane Keaton announced the 2009 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places...

Historic Preservation Caucus Letter on Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Funding Gathers Support for HPF Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: April 9, 2009   The Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus’s “Dear Colleague” letter in support of increased funding for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) has garnered 82 signatories to date. The letter...

Maryland Legislature Debates State Rehab Tax Credit Program Reauthorization Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: April 9, 2009   The Maryland state legislature is debating bills (HB 309 and SB 258) to reauthorize the Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit program, which sunsets in 2010. The National Trust...

Georgia Legislature Proposes Major cuts for Historic Preservation in State Budget Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 30, 2009   The National Trust is urging its Georgia membership and preservation advocates in the state to contact their Representatives and Senators in opposition to proposed budget cuts to the Historic Preservation...

National Trust Endorses Extension of Conservation Easement Provisions in House Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 30, 2009   The National Trust signed an endorsement letter dated March 4th to the entire House that seeks co-sponsors for a bill -- The “Conservation Easement Incentive Act” – a bill to be introduced by Reps....

Omnibus Lands Bill Passes in Final with SAT, Preserve America Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 30, 2009   The House passed the omnibus lands package bill (HR 146) with key authorizations for the Save America’s Treasures (SAT), Preserve America (PA) and the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) authorization...

Arkansas Becomes 30th State to Offer Tax Credit for Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 29, 2009   Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed a bill (HB1953) creating a historic rehabilitation tax credit program for the state. Capped at $4 million a year, the program offers a 25% credit for certified costs...

Public Lands Service Corps Bill Would Benefit Historic Sites Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 28, 2009   House Natural Resources chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced HR 1612, the “Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009” this week. HR 1612 would require the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture,...

Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) Introduces REEP Energy Bill with Enhanced Incentives for Historic Buildings Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 27, 2009   Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced an energy/climate change bill this week which provided financial incentives to homeowners and businesses to reduce their energy use and save them money. The...

Historic Preservation Caucus Pushes for Increased Preservation Funding in FY 2010 Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: March 26, 2009   A “Dear Colleague” letter from Historic Preservation Caucus chairs Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Mike Turner (R-OH) has been circulated on the Hill requesting increased support for the Historic Preservation...

House Passes FY’09 Omnibus Appropriations But Reduces Overall Historic Preservation Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 27, 2009   The House passed the FY’09 omnibus spending bill (HR 1105) this week by a vote of 245-178 with increases in funding for State and Tribal Preservation Offices, but reduced funding for Save America’s...

President Recommends $12 Billion for Interior in Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Proposal Contributed by National Park Service Posted: February 27, 2009   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President’s 2010 Budget includes $12 billion for the Department of the Interior to undertake initiatives to promote energy security with a focus on clean renewable sources and...

What's New on PreservationDirectory.com - February 2009 Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: February 24, 2009   ...

Governor O’Malley Proposes Extending Maryland’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 2, 2009   As part of his Smart, Green, and Growing Legislative Initiatives, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is calling for the extension of the historic preservation tax credit program and also proposes key...

House Passes Economic Stimulus Package Without GOP Support Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Posted: February 2, 2009   The House passed an $816 billion economic stimulus package by a margin of 244-188 that did not include a single Republican member vote on January 28th. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R....

Oregon Cultural Trust Releases 2008 Fundraising Results Contributed by Oregon Cultural Trust Posted: January 30, 2009   January 30, 2009-Salem, ORE. The Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon's unique public-private partnership to raise money for cultural funding, reports calendar year 2008 donations of $3,374,453, a decline...

Economic Stimulus Package Includes Incentives for Energy Efficiency Retrofits of Residential and Commercial Buildings Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 27, 2009   House appropriators began the task of moving forward on an $825 billion economic stimulus package this week that includes major spending for energy efficiency initiatives that could benefit older and...

Secretary Salazar Examines Options for Re-Opening Crown In Visit to Statue of Liberty Contributed by National Park Service Posted: January 25, 2009   NEW YORK HARBOR, NY—Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today toured the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island to assess safety and accessibility issues at the national park sites in...

2008 Director’s Report Highlights NPS Activities Contributed by National Park Service Posted: January 12, 2009   WASHINGTON – There are more national parks than you’ve heard of, and there is more to the National Park Service than parks. Want to find out the whole story? Check out the National Park Service 2008...

Senate to Vote on Omnibus Lands Package with Save America's Treasures, Preserve America and Conservation System Authorization Bills Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 9, 2009   The “Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009” (S. 22) was introduced in the Senate this week which includes the authorization bills for the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) and Preserve America (S....

110th Congress Adjourns But $850 Billion Stimulus Bill in the Works for Early January Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 6, 2009   The 110th Congress will officially sine die adjourn on January 3rd after a stuttering lame duck session failed to pass either an auto industry bailout or even a limited stimulus package to address the...

National Trust Fights VA Proposal to Demolish Historic Mid-City Area and Charity Hospital in New Orleans Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 6, 2009   In response to site selection announcements by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Louisiana State University (LSU) for their proposed new hospitals in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood,...

National Trust Joins Legal Effort to Save Nine-Mile Canyon in Utah Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 6, 2009   The National Trust joined a coalition of environmental and preservation groups in a lawsuit on December 18th that will temporarily prevent the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from issuing oil and gas...

New Policy Features Available on PreservationNation.org Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 6, 2009   Preservation advocates can enjoy major upgrades to public policy content on PreservationNation.org that will help keep them informed of all of the National Trust’s preservation policy efforts. In...

Wal-Mart Superstore Threatens Wilderness Battlefield - National Trust for Historic Preservation Call to Action! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: December 22, 2008   Plans for a Wal-Mart Supercenter within sight of one of the most significant Civil War battle sites in our nation have been submitted for approval in Orange County, Virginia. This 145,000-square...

Save America’s Treasures Grant Program Announces $10.52 Million in Awards Contributed by National Park Service (Save America's Treasures) Posted: December 17, 2008   Innovative federal/private partnership funds the preservation and conservation of the U.S’s irreplaceable and endangered historic properties, sites, documents, artistic works and artifacts. WASHINGTON,...

The State of Historic Preservation in LA County: LA Conservancy Issues Update Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: December 11, 2008   Los Angeles (December 11, 2008) -- The Los Angeles Conservancy released its 2008 Preservation Report Card today, “grading” historic preservation policies of all eighty-nine jurisdictions of Los Angeles...

What's New on PreservationDirectory.com - November 2008 Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: November 24, 2008   ...

National Trust President Richard Moe to Discuss Why Historic Preservation Is the Ultimate in Recycling Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: October 29, 2008   WHY RECYCLE BOTTLES BUT NOT BUILDINGS? Los Angeles Conservancy Welcomes National Trust President Richard Moe to Discuss Why Historic Preservation Is the Ultimate in Recycling. As part of its...

What's New on PreservationDirectory.com - October 2008 Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: October 15, 2008   ...

Nominations sought for 2008 Providence Preservation Society Preservation Awards Contributed by Providence Preservation Society Posted: October 14, 2008   Providence Preservation Society (PPS) is soliciting nominations for outstanding examples of historic preservation to be recognized at its Awards Presentation on February 7, 2009. Each year PPS...

Help Protect Historic Griffith Park in Los Angeles - Support Nomination for Landmark Status Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: October 10, 2008   The Los Angeles Conservancy needs your help in supporting the designation of Griffith Park as a City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM). Despite its unquestionable importance to Angelenos...

House Passes Financial Bailout Package with Expanded Rehab Tax Credits for Disaster Relief in Gulf States and Midwest Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 6, 2008   The House leadership and the White House mounted a frantic campaign this week to assemble enough votes to pass a financial bailout of Wall Street after the first version of the bill was defeated in...

Recruitment for Director, Office of Federal Agency Programs at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Contributed by Ralston Cox Posted: October 1, 2008   Don Klima, the Director of the Office of Federal Agency Programs at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, has announced that he will be leaving the ACHP on January 2, 2009. He will be joining...

Preservationists Mobilize to Support Disaster Assistance for Midwestern States in Continuing Resolution Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 29, 2008   The House Rules Committee approved a draft continuing resolution (CR) on Tuesday that includes $22.9 billion in disaster relief and funding for the federal government through March 6th. The legislative...

Preservationists Oppose Cuts in Illinois State Budget for Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 29, 2008   Preservation advocates in Illinois have mobilized in response to a potentially devastating budget cut to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency that would impact the operation of several historic...

Safety Amendment to Amtrak Authorization Includes Section 106 Study Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 29, 2008   A draft rail safety amendment to an Amtrak reauthorization bill (HR 2095) has been negotiated this week that includes the compromise study language that the National Trust helped develop regarding the...

Tax Extenders Package Includes Expanded Rehab Credits for Disaster Zone Areas Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 29, 2008   The Senate passed the tax extenders package (HR 6049) on Tuesday by a 92-3 vote with our provisions for extending the federal rehab and New Market tax credits for another year in the Gulf states affected...

Michigan’s Senate Approves Add-On to State Rehabilitation Tax Credit Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 22, 2008   Sponsored by Senator Cameron S. Brown, Senate Bill 973 (Substitute S-1) passed the Senate this week. This bill amends the Michigan Business Tax Act which says that if an owner’s expenditures qualify...

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Resource Guide for Historic Preservation Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: August 26, 2008   Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 26, 2008 Contact: Tim Cannan (503) 223-4939 Portland, Oregon - As part of a presentation given...

Federal Officials Change Course and Vow to Repair Monument at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: August 20, 2008   The National Trust for Historic Preservation today commended Arlington National Cemetery, the Department of the Army, and the Department of Veterans Affairs for changing course and agreeing to conduct...

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Administrative VP of Preservation Action (Washington, DC) Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 3, 2008   Preservation Action, founded in 1974, is the grassroots 501c4 lobby for historic preservation in Congress. Based in Washington, DC, Preservation Action is a nationwide network of dedicated preservationists...

Disaster Assistance for Historic Properties Not Included in Tax Extenders Package in Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 28, 2008   Senate Finance Committee chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) unveiled a tax extenders package (S. 3335) late Thursday that also includes a $68.9 million disaster-relief title and a one-year patch to the Alternative...

House-Passed Highway Bill Includes Historic Bridge Exception Provision Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 28, 2008   On Thursday, July 24th, the House passed H.R. 3999, the “National Highway Bridge Construction Act of 2007” by a vote of 367-55. During floor consideration of the measure, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH)...

Housing Relief Package with Rehab Tax Credits Near Final Passage Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 28, 2008   The House passed the Housing/Mortgage relief bill (HR 3221) on July 23rd with three amendments to the federal rehabilitation tax credit included and President Bush rescinded his previous veto threat...

Conservation System and Preserve America/Save America’s Treasures Authorization Bills Face Uncertainty in Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 21, 2008   An omnibus lands package (S. 3213) that contains both the Senate companion Preserve America (PA)/Save America’s Treasures (SAT) authorization (S. 2262) and the Conservation System permanence (S. 1139)...

Housing Relief Package Still On Track With Rehab Tax Credit Amendments in Tow Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 21, 2008   The Senate passed its version of the Housing/Mortgage relief bill (H.R. 3221) on July 11th with three amendments to the federal rehabilitation tax credit safely in tow. However, the expanded non-profit...

National Trust Co-Hosts Sustainable Urban Design Briefing for Hill Staffers Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 21, 2008   On July 17th, the National Trust partnered with Smart Growth America, the Northeast-Midwest Institute, and Reconnecting America to host a briefing for over 100 Capitol Hill staffers on “sustainable...

Second Supplemental Appropriations Bill May Include Disaster Relief for Flood-Ravaged Historic Properties Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 21, 2008   Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Robert Byrd (D-WV) is moving forward on a second economic stimulus package that may include both tax incentives and grants for rehabilitating flood-ravaged historic...

Colorado’s Preservation Tax Credit Extended Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 14, 2008   On June 5, Colorado Governor Ritter signed HB 1033 which authorizes the Colorado state historic rehabilitation tax credit program for another 10 years. The new law also eliminates the annual resolution...

Continuing Resolution for Appropriations and Historic Preservation Funding a Near Certainty Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 14, 2008   House Appropriations Committee chairman David Obey (D-WI) has put a hold on all full committee markups of FY’09 appropriations bills until Republicans concede to follow the agreed-upon order for considering...

Disaster Assistance Grants and Tax Credits Proposed for Flood-Damaged Historic Properties in Midwest Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 14, 2008   Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced this week that a second supplemental bill/economic stimulus package — which could include disaster assistance funding for historic properties damaged...

Preserve America/Save America’s Treasures Authorization Passes House Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 14, 2008   The House passed the Preserve America (PA)/Save America’s Treasures authorization (SAT) bill (HR 3981) on July 7th. However, even with all of its tremendous success and support of these preservation...

Rehab Tax Credit Amendments Included in Stalled Housing Relief Package Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 14, 2008   The Senate began floor consideration of the housing relief package this week that contains three significant amendments to the federal rehabilitation tax credit, but failed to make any progress in the...

Carroon Testifies on Importance of Utilizing Existing Buildings in Sustainability Efforts for U.S. Capitol Complex Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 30, 2008   Preservation Architect and National Trust Sustainability Coalition member Jean Carroon, FAIA, delivered testimony on behalf of the National Trust at a June 18th hearing of the Senate Rules Committee,...

Committee Blow Up May Delay FY’09 Appropriations Cycle and Preservation Funding Decisions Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 30, 2008   A major flare-up in full Appropriations Committee markup on Thursday between chairman David Obey (D-WI) and Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) over an energy amendment may have scuttled the appropriations process...

Conservation System Permanence Bill Included in Senate Omnibus Lands Package Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 30, 2008   The Senate Energy and Natural Resources has completed its work on an omnibus public lands package that totals 93 bills, including S. 1139, a bill that would permanently authorize the National Landscape...

Free Resource Guide for Historic & Cultural Resource Preservation Available Contributed by Tim Cannan, PreservationDirectory.com Posted: June 30, 2008   As part of a presentation that Tim Cannan, President of PreservationDirectory.com, recently gave at the Architectural Heritage Center's "Old House Fair", we are pleased to announce the availability...

Midwest Flood Disaster Assistance May Be Included Second Supplemental Spending Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 30, 2008   The National Trust and its preservation partners have being laying the groundwork for a possible disaster assistance package for the affected flood states in the Midwest — Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin,...

National Park Service Announces Battlefield Preservation Grants for 2008 Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 30, 2008   Today, the National Park Service announced the award of 32 grants totaling $1,367,144 to assist in the preservation and protection of America’s significant battlefield lands. With an increase in funding...

Pennsylvania Advocates Press for Rehab Grant Incentives Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 30, 2008   The National Trust and preservation advocates in Pennsylvania are pressing their state legislators and the governor to pass HB 221, a bill that would provide grant incentives to buyers and sellers of...

Bill Would Ttransfer Cape Arago Lighthouse to Tribe Contributed by Associated Press Posted: June 29, 2008   COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) - A coastal Native American tribe's bid for ownership of the Cape Arago Lighthouse is getting a boost from members of Oregon's congressional delegation. A bill...

House Hearing Emphasizes Transportation Bill Effects on Sustainability and Smart Growth Policies Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 23, 2008   The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming held a hearing on June 18th and that focused on the role of smart growth in combating global warming and greenhouse gas emissions....

Los Angeles Historic Districts Claim Victory in Court Case Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 23, 2008   Last month, the preservation community in Los Angeles breathed a sigh of relief when a lawsuit filed by property rights advocates against the city to overturn Historic Preservation Overlay Zoning (HPOZ)...

Historic Districts Claim Major Victory in Court (Los Angeles, CA) Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: June 16, 2008   The term “historic district” typically conjures images of tree-lined streets, charming homes, and friendly neighbors—not bitter court battles. Yet over the past few years, the Conservancy and other...

Amtrak Reauthorization Bill Includes Study of Rail Exemptions from Federal Preservation laws Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 14, 2008   On Wednesday, the House passed the Amtrak reauthorization bill (H.R. 6003) with an amendment directing a study to streamline federal historic preservation processes for federally-funded railroad projects....

House Appropriators Set Benchmark Funding for Historic Preservation Programs in FY’09 Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 14, 2008   The House Subcommittee on Interior and the Environment marked up the FY’09 Interior Appropriations Bill (HR 2643) on Wednesday to set benchmark funding levels for the national preservation program....

New Technical Assistance and Grants to Encourage Community Centered Schools Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 14, 2008   The National Trust Center for State and Local Policy is offering a new grant and technical assistance to encourage community-centered schools. Concerned about the abandonment of older neighborhood schools...

Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures Authorization Bill Approved by House Natural Resources Committee Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 14, 2008   The House Natural Resources Committee marked up and approved with amendments a bill (H.R. 3981) authorizing the Preserve America (PA) and Save America’s Treasures (SAT) programs on June 11th. The three...

California Voters Defeat Regulatory Takings Measure Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 9, 2008   On June 3, California voters defeated Proposition 98, a measure cloaked as eminent domain reform, but would have wiped out regulations intended to protect California’s heritage and environment. Specifically,...

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park Expansion Endorsed by National Trust Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 9, 2008   The National Trust endorsed a bill (HR 4199) introduced by Reps. Michael Turner (R-OH) and Brad Miller (D-NC) this week expanding the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park (DAHNHP) to include...

Federal Highway Administration Proposal Would Eliminate Historic Traffic Signals in Historic Districts Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 9, 2008   The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing to eliminate the 8"- diameter traffic-signal indication in the United States by requiring a single "one-size-fits-all" traffic-signal lens size...

National Trust Testifies Against Proposed Exemption for Railroad Facilities Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 9, 2008   National Trust Assistant General Counsel, Betsy Merritt, testified on behalf of the National Trust on June 5th before the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials in opposition...

National Trust Testifies on Impact of OHVs on Cultural Resources Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 9, 2008   National Trust President Richard Moe testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on June 5th regarding the management and limitation on the use of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs)...

Ohio's Historic Preservation Tax Credit Awaits Governor’s Signature Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 9, 2008   As previously reported, the Ohio Department of Development capped the state's two-year pilot Historic Preservation Tax Credit at $120 million instead of the 100 projects mandated for FY 2008 by legislators....

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From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: Your help is needed to save the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Contributed by Dolores McDonagh, National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: June 1, 2008   On this traditional Memorial Day, I wanted to take a moment to update you on our work to protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery — a monument that symbolizes like...

Farm Bill Conference Report Includes Impressive Historic Preservation Provisions Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 29, 2008   This week, after a year and half of negotiations, the House and Senate passed a conference report for a $289 billion, 5 year Farm Bill. Although President Bush plans to veto the measure, both chambers...

Georgia Expands State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 29, 2008   On May 14th, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed HB 851 which strengthened the state’s rehabilitation tax credit. Through the leadership of Georgians for Preservation Action and the Georgia Trust for...

House Committee Holds Hearing on Green Buildings Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 29, 2008   On Wednesday, May 14, actor and Enterprise Communities trustee Ed Norton, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and other experts in the field of green buildings appeared before Chairman Edward J. Markey...

National Trust For Historic Preservation Names 2008 List of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places® Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 29, 2008   The National Trust for Historic Preservation named the 2008 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, an annual list that highlights important examples of the nation's architectural,...

New Enhanced Federal Property Disposal Bill Raises Concern Among Preservationists Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 29, 2008   The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed a bill (H.R.5787) on May 8th to make it easier for federal agencies to dispose of excess property. Passed by unanimous voice vote, H.R. 5787...

House Committee Approves Parks Centennial Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 12, 2008   The House Natural Resources Committee approved HR 3094, a bill to authorize new mandatory funding for national parks, but lawmakers are still trying to reach agreement on how to offset the added spending....

House Passes Rehab Tax Credit Amendments as Part of Housing Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 12, 2008   The House passed a major housing bill (H.R. 3221) on Thursday that incorporates a number of other housing proposals relating to the subprime housing fallout (H.R. 5820) as well as the Housing Assistance...

Colorado State Tax Credit Extension Sent to Governor for Signature Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 5, 2008   As reported last week, the state legislature is considering a ten-year extension of the Colorado state historic rehabilitation tax credit program set to expire in 2009 (HB 1033) with two amendments;...

Maryland Legislative Session Ends with Secured Funding for Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 5, 2008   When the Maryland Legislative session ended on April 27, preservationists had reason to thank Governor Martin O'Malley for his support of the preservation budget items. Preservation Maryland, who coordinates...

Omnibus Public Lands Bill Includes Key Historic Sites and Studies Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 5, 2008   The House passed an omnibus public lands package (S. 2739) of 61 separate House- and Senate-passed measures dealing with a wide range of National Park, public lands, water and territorial issues on...

Rehab Tax Credit Amendments Headed for House Floor Consideration Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: May 2, 2008   The House Financial Services Committee began its markup of a broader housing bill (H.R. 5830) this week that will also include the Housing Assistance Act (H.R. 5720), which contains three amendments...

Preserve America Grants in 25 States to be Announced On April 7, 2008 During Call-in Press Conference Contributed by Preserve America Grant Program Posted: April 5, 2008   Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett, along with Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John L Nau III, will announce Preserve America grants in 25 states on a teleconference on...

Civil War Preservation Trust Identifies Most Endangered Battlefields Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: March 19, 2008   The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) recently unveiled its annual report on the status of the nation’s historic battlegrounds. The report, entitled

Renewable Energy Tax Package Will Save Consumers Money, Boost Economy, Create Jobs, Says Business-Consumer Coalition Contributed by Scott Frank Posted: March 15, 2008   A coalition of more than 100 business, trade and advocacy groups today called on the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan legislation as soon as possible that extends renewable energy and efficiency tax credits...

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“Working Effectively With Tribal Governments” Training Program Available Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: February 20, 2008   Working Effectively With Tribal Governments, a new online training course, is now available to provide federal workers with better understanding and greater knowledge of the intricacies and issues involved...

AIA Urges Congress to Consider Green Stimulus Proposals Contributed by American Institute of Architects Posted: February 9, 2008   Provisions would help stimulate large sector of overall economy and promote more energy-efficient homes and buildings. As Congress and the Administration discuss additional proposals to stimulate...

Federal Rehab Tax Credit Expenditures Revised in President’s FY'09 Budget Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 9, 2008   The President’s FY’09 federal budget included new tax expenditure estimates for both the historic and commercial rehabilitation tax credits, which previously had been estimated at $200 million and $30...

President’s FY’09 Federal Budget Cuts Historic Preservation Funding Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 9, 2008   President Bush delivered a three-trillion dollar federal budget to Congress outlining the nation’s budget for fiscal year 2009 that provided FY’06 enacted funding levels for both State Historic Preservation...

Executive Order Targets Congressional Earmarks in FY’09 and Beyond Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 4, 2008   President Bush signed an executive order (E.O. 13457) on January 30th that calls for the elimination of congressional earmarks in all future spending bills, a prospect that could drastically effect...

Illinois Main Street Program Targeted in Proposed Budget Cut Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 4, 2008   The National Trust is working in concert with Illinois preservation advocates to restore a $204,000 cut in the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s (IHPA) Design Services program proposed in the...

Maryland’s FY09 Budget Cuts Historic Tax Credit Program Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 4, 2008   Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s recently released 2009 state budget contains a $10.3 million cut in the state’s highly successful Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit program. The Governor's...

President Signs Defense Authorization Bill with Tomb Study Provision Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: February 4, 2008   President Bush signed the FY08 National Defense Authorization Bill into law on January 28th which included an amendment preventing the replacement of the Monument pending a report to Congress about...

Colorado’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program Seeks Extension Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 28, 2008   In their January 24th meeting, the House Finance committee heard testimony from six advocates about the benefits of the historic preservation tax credit (HB08-1033). This legislation would extend the...

Michigan Historic Rehab Credit Amended Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 28, 2008   HB 5126, an amendment which allows insurance companies to claim historic preservation credits under the Michigan Business Tax, was filed in the Office of the Great Seal on December 28, 2007 and took...

Rehab Tax Credit Bill Reintroduced in New Jersey Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 28, 2008   The Historic Properties Reinvestment Act (HPRA) was reintroduced in the New Jersey Assembly on January 8th after opposition from the Administration stalled the bill in the 2007 legislative session....

Revised Defense Authorization Bill Passes House and Senate with Tomb of the Unknowns Study Provision Intact Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 28, 2008   After the first measure was vetoed by the President, the House and Senate passed a revised version of the 2008 Defense Authorization bill (HR 4986) that includes a provision providing for a study to...

Rhode Island’s Rehab Credit Threatened Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 28, 2008   Rhode Island’s Coalition for Neighborhood Economic Renewal members are gearing up to protect the state’s 30% uncapped commercial rehabilitation tax credit. The Governor’s supplemental budget,...

Support Grows for Rehab Tax Credit in Maine Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: January 28, 2008   The historic rehabilitation tax credit that was carried over to the short session was highlighted in Governor Baldacci’s state of the state speech. To read the full text of the speech, go to

Washington Family Legacy Preservation Effort in West Virginia Contributed by Curt Mason Posted: January 26, 2008   Several individuals representing the National Park Trust, Friends of Happy Retreat (a Jefferson County, West Virginia, non-profit organization), and others have recently developed a proposal for a federal...

Senator Sessions Places Hold on Presidential Records Bill Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: January 23, 2008   On January 22, 2008, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the “Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007? (H.R. 1255, S. 886) to the floor under the Senate’s unanimous consent rule that...

Washington State Legislature Action on Preservation Issues Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: January 18, 2008   The 2008 Legislative Session convened on Monday, January 14. The session will last 60 days and adjourn sine die on Thursday, March 13. Senate Bill 6144 Maritime Heritage Area...

New Energy Bill Includes Block Grant Program That May Benefit Historic Rehabilitation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: December 23, 2007   President Bush signed the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” (HR 6) into law this week that includes an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant program designed to provide funding to...

Year End Omnibus Appropriations Includes Funding for Historic Preservation Programs and Conservation System Lands Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: December 23, 2007   The 110th Congress completed its legislative business for the first session with the House adjourned until mid-January and the Senate in a guarded “proforma” session to block any prospective recess...

Second CR Needed to Pass Year-End Omnibus Appropriations and Historic Preservation Funding for FY’08 Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: December 17, 2007   House Democrats are expected to meet the President’s terms on discretionary budget caps in an 11 bill omnibus (including Interior and historic preservation funding) to ensure completion of the appropriations...

Senate Passes Farm Bill With Preservation Initiatives; Craig Amendment on Eminent Domain Defeated Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: December 17, 2007   After overcoming procedural obstacles, the Senate finally passed its version of the 2007 Farm Bill on Friday, December 14th by a vote of 79-14. The National Trust is pleased that the measure includes...

Conservation Alliance Urges Interior to Boost Support for BLM’s Conservation System in FY’09 Budget Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 26, 2007   The National Trust was one of 48 conservation, preservation, parks and recreation groups that sent a letter to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne in support of increased budgetary resources for the...

Emergency Reprieve for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Stalled in Congress Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 26, 2007   A temporary reprieve for the endangered Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Arlington National Cemetery may be delayed because of a disagreement between House-Senate conferees over a domestic provision...

Congress Passes Funding for Teaching American History Grants and IMLS Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: November 10, 2007   This week, Congress sent to the President, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3043; H. Report 110-424). The conference agreement includes...

National Archives Inspector General Criticizes Presidential Libraries Artifacts Preservation Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: November 9, 2007   This week, National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) Inspector General (IG) issued an audit report critical of how Presidential Libraries are inventorying and preserving the over 500,000...

2007 Preservation-Related Ballot Initiatives Roundup Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 6, 2007   Though 2007 is mostly an off year, several states and localities have ballot initiatives that may be of interest to preservationists: Maine In the Pine Tree State, voters...

Co-sponsor Push Begins in Senate for Tax Amendments Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 6, 2007   Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Gordon Smith (R-OR) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter this week in support of the “Community Restoration and Revitalization Act of 2007” (S. 584) in an effort...

Save America’s Treasures and Preserve America Authorization Bills Introduced in House and Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 6, 2007   Representative Brad Miller (D-NC) and Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY) introduced first-time authorizations for the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) and Preserve America (PA) programs...

GSA Redevelopment Plan Threatens St. Elizabeths Historic Campus Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 5, 2007   The General Services Administration (GSA) will present its plan for redevelopment of the St. Elizabeths campus in Washington, D.C. for the construction of the Department of Homeland Security’s new headquarters...

Omnibus National Heritage Area Bill Passes House Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: November 5, 2007   The House passed an omnibus national heritage areas bill – “Celebrating America’s Heritage Act” – on October 24th which included the “Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area bill (HR...

First Lady Urges Passage of History Preservation Bills Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: November 2, 2007   At a Capitol Hill press conference this week, First Lady Laura Bush announced introduction of bipartisan legislation authorizing two complementary historic preservation grant programs–Preserve America...

Mrs. Laura Bush Announces Bipartisan Historic Preservation Legislation Contributed by Posted: October 30, 2007   At a Capitol Hill press conference today, Mrs. Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures, announced introduction of bipartisan legislation authorizing two complementary...

Preservation Action Polls Grassroots on Policy Issues Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 23, 2007   For the last three years, Preservation Action polled its grassroots membership to get a sense of what were the most salient preservation issues on Capitol Hill. Roughly one quarter of respondents represented...

Rehab Tax Credit Amendments Bill Receives Endorsement from New York Governor Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 23, 2007   New York Governor Elliot Spitzer (D) endorsed the “Community Restoration and Revitalization Act of 2007”(HR 1043/S. 584) this week and his office sent a letter to House Ways and Means chairman, Rep....

Energy Bill May Pose Compliance Issues for Historic Buildings in Meeting Energy Efficiency Standards Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 15, 2007   A House-passed energy bill (HR 3221) may pose compliance problems for older and historic buildings if Congress enacts the bill with its current provisions for establishing a national model for updating...

Jerome County Commission Denies CAFO Application Near Minidoka National Monument in Idaho Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 15, 2007   On October 9th Jerome County Commissioners in Idaho voted to deny the Big Sky Farms application to locate a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) near the Minidoka National Monument. The proposed...

Vacant Property Demolition Bill Raises Concern Among Preservationists Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 15, 2007   Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) introduced bills in September that would authorize $100 million to be spent on the demolition of vacant housing over three years....

Education Department Accepting Applications for FY '08 Teaching American History Grants Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: October 13, 2007   On October 10, the U.S. Department of Education announced that has begun accepting applications for new fiscal year (FY) 2008 Teaching American History Grants (TAH). The deadline for Notice of Intent...

George Mason University Awarded Contract to Create a National History Education Clearinghouse Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: October 13, 2007   George Mason University has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Education–valued at $7 million if fully funded over five years–to create a National History Education Clearinghouse. The...

GAO Criticizes Smithsonian Maintenance and Security Practices Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: October 5, 2007   The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report critical of the Smithsonian Institution’s maintenance and security practices (read the report at

Akaka Amendment on Tomb of the Unknowns Study Proposed in Senate Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 2, 2007   Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) proposed an amendment (SA 2995) to the Defense Authorization Bill (HR 1585) on September 20th calling for the Secretaries of the Army and Veterans Affairs to produce (no later...

Congress Approves Continuing Resolution (CR) But Preservation Spending Issues Unresolved Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 2, 2007   Congress passed a continuing resolution (HJ Res. 2) this week that will fund the government at FY’07 levels through November 16th. The CR is virtually clean from extra spending with the exception...

House Financial Services Committee Approves New HOPE VI Program Authorization Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 2, 2007   The House Financial Services Committee approved a measure (HR 3524) that would reauthorize and overhaul the HOPE VI program under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as make...

National Trust Signs Coalition Letter to Encourage Conservation Easement Trust Fund Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: October 2, 2007   On September 25, the National Trust signed a coalition letter that includes the Land Trust Alliance, Society for American Archaeology and the American Farmland Trust, among others, to the Senate...

Hearing Considers Public Access to the Statue of Liberty Contributed by National Coalition for History Posted: September 24, 2007   On September 18, the House Resources Committee’s National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee held a hearing on whether visitors to the Statue of Liberty should have access to the observation...

National Park Service Needs Additional Funding to Safely Reopen Statue of Liberty Contributed by Alexander Brash, Northeast Regional Director, National Parks Conservation Association Posted: September 24, 2007   “The Statue of Liberty, like all national parks, should be open and welcoming for Americans to enjoy. Beyond security concerns, closure of the crown illustrates the chronic funding shortfalls facing...

Everglades National Park Still Needs Help Despite Removal from Endangered List Contributed by Sara Fain, Everglades Restoration Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association Posted: September 21, 2007   “The removal of Everglades National Park from the World Heritage Site Endangered List seems to indicate that the historic River of Grass has been restored. Yet, as is underscored by the impacts of Florida’s...

Senate Passes Increased Funding for Bridge Repair and Affordable Housing/Main Street Programs Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 18, 2007   The Senate passed the FY’08 Transportation-HUD appropriations bill (HR 3074) by a margin of 88-7 this week. Included in the bill was an amendment that would allocate an additional $1 billion in grants...

Hearing on Democratic Tax Plan Holds Promise for Rehab Tax Credit Amendments Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: September 12, 2007   The House Ways and Means Committee held an all-day hearing on September 6th to hear testimony on a potential Democratic tax reform package that is expected to reach the House floor this year. Although...

Historic Preservation Issues Remain Unsettled as Congress Exits for Summer Recess Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: August 13, 2007   Congress adjourned for its month-long, summer recess on August 3rd and left behind a large amount of business to settle when lawmakers return in September. Key preservation issues to be decided...

National Trust and Coalition Partners Urge Harkin to Include Cultural Heritage Language in Senate Farm Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: August 12, 2007   On August 6th, the National Trust joined 113 rural development organizations in a letter to Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, expressing support for his proposed...

Preservation Funding Entangled in Budget Showdown with White House Over FY’08 Spending Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: August 10, 2007   Historic preservation funding contained in the FY’08 Interior Appropriations Bill (HR 2643/S 1696) will subject to a major veto threat from the Bush administration of all 12 appropriations bills, which...

CRITICAL FOR RESEARCH: Laws, Executive Orders & Regulations for preservation of cultural resources in the United States posted on NPS website Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: August 7, 2007   Looking for the laws and regulations that govern the preservation of the United States' cultural heritage? The National Park Service has created an essential directory of cultural preservation...

House and Senate Hold Hearings on Centennial Fund Parks Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: August 6, 2007   The House and Senate Subcommittees on National Parks held hearings on August 2nd on the National Parks Centennial Challenge Fund legislative proposals introduced this year. These proposals were introduced...

Rural Heritage Provisions Survive House Floor Debate on Farm Bill Reauthorization Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 27, 2007   This week the House considered H.R. 2419, the “Farm, Nutrition, and Bio- Energy Act of 2007,” which included three major rural heritage provisions advocated by the National Trust. HR 2419 faced challenges...

National Parks Conservation Association Praises House Passage of Underground Railroad Legislation Contributed by Alan Spears, NPCA Posted: July 23, 2007   Statement by National Parks Conservation Association Legislative Representative Alan Spears The U.S. House of Representatives today stood up for America’s history and heritage,...

Greening of Federal Buildings Proposed in New House Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 15, 2007   Just prior to the July 4th recess, Rep. Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced a bill (HR 2947) that would establish energy performance standards for new federal or federally-supported buildings. The “Energy Efficient...

Historic Preservation Funding Subject to Appropriations Cycle Uncertainties Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 13, 2007   Historic preservation funding for fiscal year 2008 will remain subject to a brewing battle between Congress over overall discretionary spending limits and Iraq war funding come this fall. Although the...

Louisiana Rehab Tax Credit Bill Fails but Governor Signs New Markets Tax Bill into Law Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: July 10, 2007   On July 10, Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco signed SB188 into law (Act No. 379). The new law will make New Markets Tax Credits easier to transfer, caps the entire program at $75 million, and places...

National Parks Conservation Association Says House Appropriations Bill Puts National Parks on "Road to Recovery" Contributed by Andrea Keller Helsel, NPCA Posted: June 27, 2007   The National Parks Conservation Association today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the largest funding increase ever provided for America’s national parks, making great strides...

Historic preservation and cultural resources blog has launched Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: June 26, 2007   We are thrilled to announce that the newest feature on PreservationDirectory.com - the "Preservation Blog" - has officially launched. The Preservation Blog serves as a collection of "mini-blogs"...

Historic Preservation Caucus Needs More Members Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 21, 2007   The Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus was formed in 2003 as a forum for Members of Congress to discuss ways to protect and revitalize America's historic places and structures,...

Senate Subcommittee Funds Teaching American History Grants at $120M Contributed by Posted: June 19, 2007   On June 19, the Senate Appropriations’ Labor, Health Human Services and Education Subcommittee approved a Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 appropriations bill for the programs under its jurisdiction. The...

National Archives FY ‘08 Funding Contributed by PreservationDirectory.com Posted: June 11, 2007   Status On June 11, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill (no number as yet). The bill includes $315...

Coalition for Expanding Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit Grows Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 8, 2007   The National Trust and its preservation partners are continuing to work on broadening the coalition of organizations and agencies endorsing the Community Restoration and Revitalization Act of 2007 (HR...

Full Appropriations Committee Approves Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 8, 2007   The full House Appropriations Committee convened on June 6th and marked up the FY’08 Interior Appropriations Bill. The full Committee approved the subcommittee’s mark of last week, which included major...

National Trust President Richard Moe Testifies before House Subcommittee on Conservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 8, 2007   National Trust president Richard Moe testified before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands on June 7th on HR 2016, a bill to make permanent the National Landscape Conservation...

Historic Barns Grant Language Reauthorized in Farm Bill Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Department of Public Policy Posted: June 6, 2007   On Wednesday, June 6th, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development and Foreign Agriculture favorably marked up the Rural Development title of the 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419)...

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