Bills · HR 2448
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2448Public Lands and Natural Resources
To direct the Secretary of Interior to submit to Congress a report on the National Park Service's interpretation and application of the Standards for Rehabilitation for use of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make the process of preserving historic buildings more efficient and compatible with current societal needs. The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages the revitalization of old structures, but if the rules are too rigid or unclear, it can hinder important projects like creating affordable housing or making buildings more sustainable.
By requiring a comprehensive report, Congress can gain insight into the practical challenges faced by those trying to use the program. This information can then be used to consider updates to the "Standards for Rehabilitation" and their application, potentially speeding up projects, reducing costs, and encouraging more investment in historic communities. Without this bill, potential issues in the program's administration or its ability to adapt to modern needs might go unaddressed, potentially limiting the impact of federal preservation efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill becoming law.
This sets a clear timeframe for the review and ensures Congress receives information about the historic preservation tax incentive program.
PROVISION 02
The report must detail how the National Park Service interprets and applies its "Standards for Rehabilitation" for historic tax credit projects.
This increases transparency into the decision-making process for developers and the public regarding historic building renovations.
PROVISION 03
The report must include data on application processing times, approvals, denials, and withdrawals over the past 10 years.
This provides concrete metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the program's administration.
PROVISION 04
The report must recommend ways to update the Standards to remove barriers for affordable housing, energy efficiency, accessibility, and other modern uses while still safeguarding preservation.
This aims to modernize historic preservation rules, balancing the protection of historic integrity with the pressing needs for housing and sustainable development.
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2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2448
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2448Public Lands and Natural Resources
To direct the Secretary of Interior to submit to Congress a report on the National Park Service's interpretation and application of the Standards for Rehabilitation for use of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program.
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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