The Restore Our Parks Act Advances Through Senate Committee with Bipartisan Support
Statement by Stephanie K. Meeks, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Legislation to address the deferred maintenance backlog at the National Park Service (S. 3172) took an important step forward today in passing the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The following is a statement from Stephanie K. Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
“Some of our nation’s most iconic historic resources and cultural artifacts are threatened by years of inadequate funding to provide for their preservation. The bipartisan support for this legislation in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives affirms how vital the future of our national parks and public lands is to our heritage and our local economies.
“Only through dedicated and reliable funding like that in the Restore Our Parks Act can the National Park Service save these treasured places currently at risk from permanent damage or loss. We applaud Senators Portman, Warner, Alexander and King for their leadership and commitment to our national parks and look forward to working with Congress and the Administration to secure passage this year”
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About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a
privately-funded nonprofit organization dedicated
to helping communities maintain and enhance the
power of historic places. Chartered by Congress in
1949 and supported by partners, friends, and
champions nationwide, we help preserve the places
and stories that make communities unique. Through
the stewardship and revitalization of historic
sites, we help communities foster economic growth,
create healthier environments, and build a
stronger, shared sense of civic duty and belonging.
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