1. Save the Date: PAF Annual Auction and Fundraiser Returns Oct. 28th in New Orleans!
2. Preservation Action Joins Letter Urging Support for the Cultural Resources Challenge Act
3. NPS Releases Study on Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools- Recommends Designation
4. Stories From Around the States
The appropriations process is getting underway in Congress which will determine funding levels for historic preservation priorities for the next fiscal year. We need your help! The FY25 Dear Colleague letter in support of the Historic Preservation Fund are currently circulating in the Senate. The Senate letter is being led by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
The letter request $225 million in funding for the Historic Preservation Fund, the same level Preservation Action advocated for during Historic Preservation Advocacy Week. The letter calls for much-needed increases for State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, and increases to critically important competitive grant programs.
To maximize the impact of the letter, we need as many Senators to sign-on as possible. We’ve made it easy for you to reach out, check out our Action Alert below to learn more and easily personalize and send a letter to your Senators today. Take action! The deadline for signatures in the Senate is the morning of Wednesday, May 15th.
Reach out to your Senators TODAY!
Senate
Preservation Action has also made it easy for you take action. Check out our action campaign to easily personalize and send a letter to your members of Congress TODAY!
House
The House HPF Dear Colleague Letter, led by the co-chairs of the Historic Preservation Caucus, Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), was sent to the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee on May 3rd. Thank you to everyone who reached out to your Representatives!
Additional Materials
FY24 House HPF Dear Colleague Letter signers
Attention all historic preservation advocates! Register NOW to join us for National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, from March 4-7, 2024 in Washington D.C.
Hosted by Preservation Action and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, Preservation Advocacy Week is the perfect opportunity to unite with preservation-minded individuals and advocate for the critical programs and policies that help preserve of our nation’s historic resources.
Advocacy Week 2024 will feature in-depth preservation policy trainings and briefings, new and exclusive tours, networking opportunities, fabulous receptions, and of-course the chance to meet with your members of Congress directly. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and be a part of the preservation movement!
Take advantage of Early Bird registration rates (through January 24)!
Are you or do you know a young professional who’s interested in preservation policy and advocacy? Apply to be a Bruce MacDougal Advocacy Scholar!
Preservation Action, Legislative Update
Volume 24, Number 31, September 24, 2021
1. Urge Senate Democrats to Support Historic Tax Credit Enhancements Included in Reconciliation Bill
2. Nominee to Lead ACHP Testifies at Senate Committee Hearing
3. Refresh the Movement: Preservation Action Foundation’s Annual Auction Returns Nov. 2nd
4. Stories From Around the States
Preservation Action, Legislative Update
Volume 24, Number 28, August 27, 2021
1. House Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution. Urge Support for Historic Tax Credit Enhancements
2. Congress Faces Busy September and Limited Time to Complete the FY22 Appropriations Process
3. Preservation Action Leading Webinar on Grassroots Advocacy for Historic Preservation
4. Stories From Around the States
