Bills · HR 3418
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3418Public Lands and Natural Resources
Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act
INTRO MAY 14· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures ongoing federal support for protecting valuable historical and cultural sites across the country. Without this bill, the Historic Preservation Fund's authorization would run out, potentially leading to a decrease or cessation of federal funding for projects that preserve historical buildings, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes.
If this bill becomes law, it means that communities will continue to have access to resources for maintaining historical infrastructure, promoting heritage tourism which can boost local economies, and educating future generations about the nation's past. If it doesn't pass, many preservation projects might struggle to find funding, potentially leading to deterioration or loss of important historical assets.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the funding authorization for the Historic Preservation Fund from its current expiration date of 2023 to 2035.
This ensures that the federal program supporting historic preservation can continue operating for over another decade.
PROVISION 02
Increases the maximum authorized annual funding level for the Historic Preservation Fund from $150,000,000 to $250,000,000.
This allows for potentially more resources to be allocated to historic preservation projects nationwide each year.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 39
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
11
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 46%
DEM 30 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 14
Introduced in House
MAY 14
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3418
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 14, 2025
Last actionMay 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2025
House BillHR 3418Public Lands and Natural Resources
Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act
INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
39
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