{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://turner.house.gov/2023/5/turner-leads-bipartisan-group-in-introducing-historic-preservation-fund-reauthorization-bill", "Turner Leads Bipartisan Group in Introducing Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Bill", "2023-05-15", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "OH", "Michael R. Turner", "T000463", "turner.house.gov", "turner", "https://turner.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressmen Mike Turner (OH-10) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chairs of the Historic Preservation Caucus, along with Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (NM-03), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund. This bipartisan legislation will extend the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which rehabilitates significant historic sites, for 10 years. It is currently set to expire on September 30, 2023.\n\n\"The Historic Preservation Fund has been instrumental in the Dayton region for recognizing the places that shape our communities and the people who inspire us. It was key to establishing the Wright-Dunbar Village Historic District in West Dayton which was once home to the Wright Brothers and African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. In fact, the Dayton region is home to 238 national register listings with a total local economic impact of over $377 million. I\u2019ll continue to support the Historic Preservation Fund which plays a vital role in preserving and promoting historical treasures here in the Miami Valley and across the country,\" said Congressman Mike Turner.\n\n\u201cAt the heart of every livable community is a sense of place and uniqueness. The Historic Preservation Fund protects our most treasured sites,\u201d said Congressman Earl Blumenauer. \u201cIt\u2019s time to provide greater support for important historic projects across the country, ensuring we can continue to preserve and honor our heritage for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a little girl, my parents instilled in me the importance of understanding the pain we have endured and all that we can celebrate. It is our story, our language, our herencia. It makes us who we are,\u201d said Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez. \u201cWe must continue and expand the Historic Preservation Fund\u2019s work so we can better tell these American stories, support rural economies, and facilitate responsible development. That\u2019s why I am proud to support this bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund and increase its annual deposits.\u201d\n\n\u201cReauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund is critical for maintaining the history and character of our communities,\u201d said Congressman Mike Carey. \u201cHistoric preservation projects, like the South High School renovation in Columbus, are also helping to alleviate housing shortages and bolster economic development. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to preserve our history while building a better future.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn 1976, the Historic Preservation Fund first awarded funding to projects across the country. The HPF, which derives its funding from royalties from offshore drilling in U.S. waters, serves as the umbrella fund for several federal preservation efforts including the Save America\u2019s Treasures program, which has supported several projects in the Miami Valley over the past 25 years. Save America\u2019s Treasures currently operates as the second-largest grant program within the HPF. Congressman Turner\u2019s legislation would reauthorize HPF and allow the subsequent grant programs to continue.\n\nTimeline:\n\n1998 Save America\u2019s Treasures (SAT) was established by President Bill Clinton through Executive Order.\n\nAbout SAT: Save America's Treasures is a U.S. federal government initiative to preserve and protect historic buildings, arts, and published works. It is a public\u2013private partnership between the U.S. National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services are also partners in the work.\n\n1999 $13 million was awarded to 22 projects, including:\n\nThe 1905 Wright Flyer III, Dayton, OH;\n\nPaul Laurence Dunbar House and Barn, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Dayton, OH.\n\n2007 First Lady Laura Bush and Rep. Turner announced the bill to codify SAT dubbed \u201cThe Preserve America and Save America\u2019s Treasures Act.\u201d\n\nhttps://doi.gov/ sites/default/files/archive/ news/archive/07_News_Releases/ 071031.html\n\n2008 Rep. Turner penned an op-ed about \u201cThe Preserve America and Save America\u2019s Treasures Act\u201d https://turner.house.gov/2008/ 5/historic-preservation- important-to-communities\n\nOn July 8, \u201cThe Preserve America and Save America\u2019s Treasures Act\u201d passed the House 360 \u2013 23.\n\n2009 Legislation codifying Preserve America and Save America\u2019s Treasures was signed by President Obama as part of an omnibus funding package in March.\n\n2016 The National Park Service Centennial Act, which included Rep. Turner\u2019s bill to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund through 2023, was signed into law by President Obama.\n\n2018 Wright Company Factory added to Dayton\u2019s National Park for Aviation Heritage, expanding the scope of the park along W. Third St, now allowing the opportunity for federal funding under the HPF.\n\nhttps://www.wdtn. com/news/local-news/wright- company-factory-named-daytons- newest-national-park-site/\n\n2019 Two Wright airplane factory buildings, also on W. Third St., were placed on the national historic registry, allowing them to access HPF dollars.\n\nhttps://www. daytondailynews.com/news/ local/dayton-gets-new- national-park-wright-factory- placed-historic-registry/ hyGkA68C8Xk5U7lBMI1afN/\n\n2022 For Fiscal Year 2023, Rep. Turner led the Historic Preservation Caucus in securing $175 million for the HPF, including $26.5 million for the Save America\u2019s Treasures Program.\n\nRep. Turner secured $800k for the Dayton Art Institute. Funding comes from Save America\u2019s Treasures Program.\n\nhttps://www.wyso. org/local-and-statewide-news/ 2023-02-15/congressman-mike- turner-helps-secure-funding- for-dayton-art-institute", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://turner.house.gov/2023/5/turner-leads-bipartisan-group-in-introducing-historic-preservation-fund-reauthorization-bill"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 3.41520132496953, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}