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House Passes Major Tax and Budget Bill
Early this morning, the House of Representatives approved a major tax and budget bill that forms the centerpiece of President Trump’s legislative agenda. The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by a vote of 215-214, with one Republican voting “present” and two...
Your Congress in Action: May 19, 2025
They say that money makes the world go around. That’s certainly true for the federal government, where contentious debates over how to spend money – and even whether to spend what it’s legally supposed to – have taken center stage. For the CRM industry and the broader...
ACTION ALERT: Contact Senators for HPF Funding
Earlier this week we asked you to contact your House representative to protect the Historic Preservation Fund from devastating cuts - now we need you to contact your Senators! The HPF, which provides critical support to SHPOs and THPOs who facilitate Section 106...
History Matters Campaign Resources & Recording
This summer ACRA , SAA, and SHA are bringing back our joint campaign to bring senators and representatives to project sites during the upcoming August congressional recess. In representing our community before Congress, we deliver the message of how CRM preserves our...
Lawsuit on Energy Emergency Executive Order
Fifteen states have filed suit against the Trump Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) over the President’s executive order (EO) declaring an energy emergency. The suit – filed in the Western District of...
ACTION ALERT: Historic Preservation Fund
We need your help to protect the Historic Preservation Fund from devastating cuts! As you know, the HPF is the centerpiece of the federal government’s commitment to protecting historic places around the country. The Fund provides critical support to SHPOs and THPOs,...
Your Congress in Action | May 5, 2025
As the Trump administration passes the 100-day mark, the relentless pace of action – both from the White House and increasingly on Capitol Hill – has only intensified. Some of the key developments that could affect CRM: President’s Budget Plan Seeks to Slash NPS,...
ACRA Comments to FCC
ACRA has submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging it to reject a petition to amend its rules to exempt broad classes of telecommunications infrastructure from NEPA and NHPA. In March, CTIA – The Wireless Association requested that the...
New ACHP Vice Chairman Appointed
President Trump has appointed Travis Voyles as an expert member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and has designated him vice chairman. In that role, Voyles will carry out the functions of the chairman until the President nominates and the Senate...
ACRA, SAA, and SHA History Matters Campaign Webinar
The change in the federal administration has brought potential impacts to the business of cultural resource management and changes to higher education. ACRA works to respond to Congress when potential legislation that affects our work or federal budgets is either...