HR3418-119

What This Bill Does

The Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act amends title 54 to extend the Historic Preservation Fund authorization date from 2023 to 2035 and raise the authorized amount from $150 million to $250 million. The fund supports federal historic preservation activities, including grants and assistance for state, Tribal, and local preservation work, so the bill primarily lengthens and enlarges the authorization rather than creating a new program.

Who Benefits and How

State historic preservation offices benefit from a longer and larger federal authorization for preservation funding. Tribal historic preservation offices benefit because the Historic Preservation Fund supports Tribal preservation activities. Local preservation programs benefit from continued federal support through 2035. Historic property owners benefit indirectly when preservation grants and assistance remain available.

Who Bears the Burden and How

National Park Service preservation staff must administer the extended and larger Historic Preservation Fund authorization. Federal appropriators must consider a higher $250 million authorization level through 2035. Federal taxpayers bear the potential cost of the larger authorized amount. Grant applicants must still compete or qualify under existing Historic Preservation Fund program rules.

Key Provisions

• Extends the Historic Preservation Fund authorization from 2023 to 2035.
• Increases the authorized amount from $150 million to $250 million.
• Preserves the existing fund structure rather than creating a new preservation program.
• Supports continued state, Tribal, local, and historic-property preservation assistance.