Urge Your Members of Congress to Protect and Enhance the Historic Tax Credit!
This year, momentum is building to pass extensive tax legislation in Congress. For preservationists, among the most impactful tools on the table is the federal historic tax credit (HTC) โ a proven engine for economic revitalization and cultural preservation. From historic schools and warehouses to long-shuttered factories and hotels, the HTC has breathed new life into Americaโs historic places, turning them into thriving centers of commerce, housing, and community.
Now, with the introduction of the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025 (H.R. 2941/S. 1459), led by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), we have a real chance to amplify its success. This bipartisan bill will:
- Strengthen the value of the HTC
- Streamline the process to make it more accessible
- Expand access to smaller-scale and rural projects
But we canโt do it without your voice.
Your outreach can help ensure that every member of Congress understands whatโs at stake โ and why they should co-sponsor this vital legislation. It takes just two minutes to contact your members of Congress now.
Speak up. Be heard. Help us unlock the full potential of historic places across the country with a more valuable HTC.
Grassroots action drives real change. With your support, we can secure a stronger, more inclusive future for the federal historic tax credit โ and the communities it transforms.
Reach out to your members of Congress now to urge them to protect and enhance historic tax credits in any forthcoming tax reform legislation.
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