Advocacy
In addition to being experts in identifying historic properties, CRM firms are small, private, for-profit businesses that understand budgets, jobs, and how our economy works. This combination gives ACRA a unique perspective on historic preservation issues, especially those related to Federal and state laws, regulations, and programs.
From Capitol Hill to the White House, ACRA and its members advocate for conditions that allow the CRM industry to thrive. Learn more about the issues ACRA works on below.
ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senator to Oppose the Permitting Reform
Senators have released a “permitting reform bill” that would effectively end Section 106 as we know it – and they plan to vote on it in as little as five weeks. We need you to tell your congressional representatives that this bill will not only threaten historic...
A Message to Members from ACRA President Shawn Patch
Over the last year, I have been inspired by how the CRM industry has responded to unprecedented attacks on Section 106. When the ACHP issued its radical rewrite of the 800 regulations last summer, ACRA and its members mobilized, working with all our preservation...
Your Congress in Action: October 5, 2026
The U.S. Senate left Washington last week, as Senators jetted home to join their House counterparts on the campaign trail. But before they left, four Senators left behind a major piece of legislation they hope Congress will pass after the election: a 417-page...
Senate Permitting Reform Bill: Additional Details
The Senate permitting reform bill unveiled yesterday would make the biggest changes to the Section 106 process since its enactment in 1966, limiting the number of undertakings subject to review and sharply curtailing consultation with SHPOs, THPOs and others,...
Senate Permitting Reform Deal Released
Senate negotiators have reached a bipartisan deal on a permitting reform bill that would amend the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and other laws - although the timing and possibility of Congressional action are up in the air....
ACTION ALERT: Now Ask Your Senator to Sign the Letter to the ACHP
Last week, we told you that a bipartisan group of House members have drafted a strong letter to the ACHP opposing their radical rewrite of the regulations that implement Section 106. Thanks to your advocacy, House representatives are speaking up against the ACHP plan...
How to get involved:
Congress and Executive agencies are making decisions every day on issues that can affect your profession, business, and community. That is why CRM professionals need to work together to build the nation’s future. ACRA has the tools to help you make your voice heard – email us now to get started.
Although ACRA does not lobby at the state level, there are plenty of opportunities for CRM firms and their staff to engage with their state legislators to make the case for more investments in their SHPOs. While each state is different, ACRA has developed a guide will help you identify the best ways to speak up for your SHPO. Access the ACRA Guide to State Advocacy here.
Education opportunities in advocacy
Take one of ACRA’s webinars-on-demand to build your advocacy skills.
Advocacy Skills for All
Length: 1 hr 16 min
Cost for ACRA Members: FREE
Cost for Non-members: $25
The 2026 Outlook for CRM
Length: 53 min
Cost for ACRA Members and Students: FREE
Cost for Non-members: $20
Harness Power of People – Section 106
Length: 1 hr 4 min
Cost for ACRA Members: $89
Cost for Students: $19
Cost for Non-members: $129