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Good News for Historic Homeowners

On Friday, June 26, the House of Representatives passed legislation that includes groundbreaking weatherization incentives for owners of older and historic homes. Learn More

Good News for Historic Homeowners

Major Legislation Establishes New Public Lands System

Passed with broad, bi-partisan support, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act is a major win for the "crown jewels" of our lands, waterways and cultural resources. Learn More

Major Legislation Establishes New Public Lands System

Our Guide for States

Today's economic crisis poses both threats and opportunities to preservation. Use our new guide to help navigate this perfect storm. Learn More

Our Guide for States

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State & Local Action Alerts

OH Contact your state legislators and ask them to support funding for the Ohio Historical Society as they consider the budget bill. >> Take Action

 

NY Help stop inappropriate development at the Brooklyn Bridge. >> Take Action


 

LAHelp ensure fiscal responsibility and common sense in planning for New Orleans healthcare. >> Take Action

 

CACalifornians, contact your state legislators and let them know how closing state parks will affect you, your community, and California’s heritage. >> Take Action

 

MIHelp protect funding for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, which creates thousands of local jobs.   >> Take Action 

 

MOMissouri is widely recognized as having some of the finest state parks in the nation, but the system currently faces an uncertain future.   >> Take Action

 

MOHelp protect Missouri's state rehabilitation tax credit, which has long been seen as a model in the preservation community.   >> Take Action

 

NVSupport historic preservation funding in Nevada, which provides critical staff for its preservation offices and organizations.   >> Take Action

 

PAHelp stop funding cuts in Pennsylvania, which would affect historical societies, museums and preservation grant programs.   >> Take Action

 

State & Local Updates

IAThanks to advocates in Iowa, legislators voted to increase the cap on state's highly-effective tax credit for historic preservation.   >> Learn More

 

MDDespite a strong campaign to enhance the program, Maryland legislators continue their preservation tax credit in its current form.   >> Learn More

 

 

National Action Alerts

Wal-MartYou can buy a lot of things at Wal-Mart, but history isn't one of them. Now is the time to speak out against "big-box" development plans that are threatening Virginia's Wilderness Battlefield.   >> Take Action

 

Legislative News & Updates

American Clean Energy and Security ActOn June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which provides incentives for historic building owners to make their homes more energy efficient.   >> Learn More


High Performance Briefing ThumbOn April 15, 2009, the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus and the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalitions held a briefing on high-performing historic buildings.   >> Learn More 


Welch BillSponsored by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), a new House energy proposal – the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance Program Act – promotes retrofitting older and historic structures.  >> Learn More 


Public Lands BillSigned into law on March 30, 2009, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 created the first major system of U.S. public lands in nearly a half century. As a result, over 26 million acres of American heritage will be protected.  >> Learn More


ARRA ThumbOn February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act into law in the face of the economic crisis. Check out our preservation-focused stimulus analysis and tracker.


Tax CreditEnacted in 2008, the first major amendments to the federal rehabilitation tax credit in 20 years benefit affordable housing and leaseback of historic property and real estate.  >> Learn More

 

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